Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

One of the most essential tools for staying ahead of the airplane is the electronic flight bag (EFB). You likely became introduced to an EFB as a student pilot and probably use one for basic flight planning tasks as a VFR pilot, but using one in instrument flight is different. It is not hard to fall behind.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,

NOTAMs

Universal Weather

APRIL 17, 2024

Once an available slot and PPR have been obtained, you’ll receive a confirmation – one number for both – and this needs to be placed in Remarks section 18 of the flight plan. Specific Restrictions: May 18-19 & May 25-27: No VFR flights are allowed except for piston-engine aircraft.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Alternate Airport Advisory Important : Due to high congestion, UBBB should not be used as an alternate airport in flight plans from November 8-13, 2024. Diplomatic Clearance and Special Permissions Flights carrying state officials, including Heads of State, require diplomatic clearance. 252 NM, 3 hours away.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2025

TFRs will limit operations such as glider activities, flight training, and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations. Pilots are encouraged to check NOTAMs frequently for updates. TFR information will be published via FDC NOTAMs 3-5 days prior to the event and can be found at [link].

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

Tech Stops For tech stops, a general aviation report is submitted to Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) authorities, who will process the information and determine if a clearance is required. When planning a tech stop in the UK, be aware of airport hours, curfews, and anticipated airport congestion. Customs Alert!

Flight Plan

Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Note that LGPZ and LGSA are military airport s that are accepting also commercial and GA traffic and require, as published by NOTAM, a lead time of four working days to process the landing permit application required for private a/c and a 48 hours prior notice for PPR – parking – application for all ops including commercial ad hoc flights.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

Airport authorities are restricting GA parking, by NOTAM, to just one night for aircraft with wingspans of more than 24 meters. Upon slot approval, a confirmation number is provided, and this must be entered in the remarks section of your flight plan. Basel (LFSB) mandates both airport slots and PPRs.

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Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. It's now 7am and our planned departure time was 9am arriving just after noon. I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. Departure Day!

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For example, if we were to takeoff on an airfield at sea level at 0C (32F), it would take 1520ft to reach our obstacle clearance height of 50ft. Whereas for the same airfield on a different day, if it were 30C (86F), that same obstacle clearance height would take 1880ft. That’s an extra 360ft! The post What Is Air Density?

Density Altitude

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Check Feasibility-IQ for any NOTAMs and potential closures. Costa Rican Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) views both private non-revenue and charter flights as GA and makes no distinction between the two. Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. The airport is open 24/7. NXXXdatemonth).

General Aviation

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Slots, Restrictions & Reservations Universal Aviation Paris is actively monitoring all restrictions and NOTAMs for the Summer Games and we are updating this article as information changes. Customs clearance can be done in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Included are customs clearance, immigration services, and health quarantine procedures. The lounge not only provides essential amenities, like computers, printers, and weather and NOTAM information services, but is also comfortable and functional. We also have excellent facilities for crew members, adds Lau.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. It must have been the mutton chops.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Our guide covers everything from Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures and landing permits to flight planning, customs clearance, and cultural considerations, as well as the unique challenges of operating at regional airports, managing potential fuel shortages, and preparing for peak seasons in popular locations.

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Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

The following is an overview of what you need to know when operating to Argentina: The Flight Plan Filing Process In Argentina, flight plans must be submitted in person at least two hours prior to international departure. Note that flight plans are only valid for 30 minutes after ETD.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s important to check the NOTAMs if you’ll be flying around these areas as some of the dimensions change in size. If the restricted area is not active and has been released to the controlling agency, the ATC facility will allow the aircraft to operate in the restricted airspace without issuing specific clearance.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

In the case of tech stops, arrival cards are not needed, and CIQ clearance is not required so long as crew/passengers do not embark/disembark. Upon arrival passengers will be escorted by the ground handler to a separate CIQ/agriculture clearance line in the main commercial terminal.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

ForeFlight plan filing seems to work in the Bahamas and Caribbean, but you wont always receive confirmation that it was received. The tower will tell you, and if it wasnt, it will usually accept a verbal flight plan over the radio. You can also ask the local FBO about flight planning on its island.

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