Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.

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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. The weather moves in. Ceilings drop.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The weather was gray and low that morning several years agoexactly what I wanted. I wrote out my expected clearance for the outbound leg, briefed every approach, and walked through all the what-ifs I could imagine. The first half of the flight went beautifully. Fly an IFR flight plan on a simulator and use its radio tools.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

A-CDM Compliance: Nice employs Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), meaning flight plan and slot consistency is critical. Any mismatch can lead to automatic flight plan cancellations. Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you focus too much on the inside, you might overlook cues like approaching traffic, changing weather conditions, or landmarks. Flying through bad weather. Poor flight planning. Follow these strategies for better pre-flight planning and checklist use: Establish a consistent pre-flight routine.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Then came perhaps the most satisfying leg of the flight. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. Lesson learned.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app).

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Universal Weather

MARCH 14, 2025

Weather Considerations The Cayman Islands have a tropical maritime climate with two primary seasons: Dry Season (NovemberApril): Favorable for operations with minimal rainfall. Entry Procedures: Passengers, crew, and baggage must disembark at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) for clearance. Slot Tolerance: 20 minutes.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Universal Aviation Spain coordinates directly with airport authorities to obtain PPR, ensuring that operators receive a PPR number, which must be included in Box 18 of the flight plan. Customs and immigration clearance cannot be completed at the aircraft. All major fuel cards are accepted for payment.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

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Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

Inside the FBO, I grabbed a cup of coffee and checked the weather briefing one last time. I filed my flight plan and headed out. With takeoff clearance from the tower, I pushed the throttle forward. No matter how many hours you log, theres always something new to discoverabout your aircraft, the weather, or yourself.

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Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. In just six months I would reflect on my training and agonize over how inadequately I had been prepared for the real world of instrument flying, which is weather.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. A confirmation number will be provided for approved slots, but it does not need to be included in remarks 18 of the flight plan. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

These alerts include runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, airspace and TFRs, carbon monoxide and more. The destination weather frequency callout provides the destination airport weather frequency (ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS). The alert will display a New Flight Plan Loaded From Panel message.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Customs & Security Customs and immigration clearance is conducted within the FBO terminal and is typically completed in under 15 minutes. Weather Considerations The Downtown District of the City Mlaga’s Mediterranean climate ensures mild winters and warm summers, making it a favorable destination year-round.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. FSS Flight Service Station A Flight Service Station (FSS) is a ground facility that relays information to aircraft pilots. In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft.

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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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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. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Offers Apple Watch app and iMessage app.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Both trips involved similar routes, the same destination, and periods of both VFR and IFR weather. First, I planned to fly into midsize airports equipped with both approach radar and an operating tower. The weather was mildly IFR, the aircraft performed flawlessly, and I found out later that my university team won.

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Photographic Logbook

MAY 18, 2025

Weather-wise, you never know what you're going to get on each third Sunday of May along the south shore of Lake Ontario. It seemed that he thought I was dispensing take-off clearances. Our first non-member airplane arrival was this Mooney that arrived from the Southern Tier of NY on an instrument flight plan.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

” CIQ CIQ clearance normally takes place within the main terminal unless a fixed-base operator (FBO) with CIQ facilities is available. Clearance times are normally under 15-20 minutes unless the terminal is very congested. CIQ pre-clearance is available at St. For return to the U.S., Thomas (TIST) , St.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 13, 2025

Landing permits Prior clearance from HKCAD is required for the operation of private non-revenue flights to and from Hong Kong. Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance for GA operations is completed at HKBAC, and visa requirements should be checked in advance.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

I fly a Rockwell Commander 114B which I flight plan at 14 gph and 140 kts. It turns out that an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Orlando would have cost $1,646.00 (CND with taxes) but going Air Phil is way more fun. Friday was a day to decompress, spending time around the pool and preparing the Commander for the flight home.

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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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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

of payload, enables LPV and RNP approaches down to 0.3nm to expand the range of airports where precision approaches can be performed, and saves 15 minutes or more on a typical flight with CPDLC Departure Clearances. The integrated FMS enables graphical flight planning and streamlines operations.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan). The AC “is intended only to provide clarity.”

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Unlike commercial flights with robust support systems, GA pilots rely on their skills and instruments. Vigilance, monitoring traffic, and staying attuned to changing weather conditions contribute significantly to safety. Keeping distractions to a minimum is especially important during critical phases of flight.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Scenario 3: VFR into IFR If you read the accident reports the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) compiles, you will notice a lot are attributed in part to the pilot’s decision to continue VFR into deteriorating weather. In the ATD the scenario begins by having the pilot check the weather before takeoff. What could go wrong?

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The en route weather is IMC. To log the approach toward instrument currency the flight must remain on an IFR flight plan throughout the approach and landing. the ILS approach can be credited regardless of actual weather if you are issued an IFR clearance. When operating in class E airspace.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. Terrain clearance became my biggest concern with only an estimate of his distance to the east. Such it was in those days.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights. Before flying into Class C airspace, a pilot must obtain a clearance from ATC.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. The Importance of Clear IFR Radio Communication If youre on an IFR flight, chances are youre dealing with clouds and low visibility. Or you might stray off course and into bad weather or obstacles. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Perhaps those thoughts include dealing with inclement weather, or even icing conditions. Instrument flying certification and skills can be something that a pilot can use even on good VFR weather flying days. You can file and operate “IFR” even on good weather days. But this isn’t how it has to be.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves situational awareness, all for free. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. What is Flight Following?

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