Universal Weather

MARCH 14, 2025

Primary Airports Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR): Located 3 km (2 miles) from George Town, MWCR is the primary airport for business aviation traffic. Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (MWCB): Situated on Cayman Brac, MWCB accommodates general aviation traffic but at a lower volume than MWCR.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

The pilot requested Special VFR for low ceilings and visibility, but didnt really express to ATC the issue he was having trying to maintain clearance from the clouds, Sedor said. There have been many others, Sedor said, such as the 2020 crash of the helicopter carrying former NBA star Kobe Bryant. Although NTSB 830.5

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. This means that the weather provides enough visibility and cloud clearance for pilots to navigate and maintain separation using visual cues.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Parking Availability & Challenges Parking is generally available; however, overnight and long-stay parking can be difficult to secure, particularly for ferry flights (no passengers on board) unless it is for crew rest. Handling & Services Seville Airport offers a full range of business aviation handling services.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

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). ” This is the line that shows most general aviation pilots are not affected by this AC.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 26, 2025

A peek in the flight manual reveals impressive takeoff performance, as well, listing a ground roll of 815 feet and a 50-foot obstacle clearance distance of 1,395 feet at maximum takeoff weight and standard conditions. Learn more about Mooney M-20C ownership here.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Ground support equipment The availability of ground support equipment (GSE) for general aviation (GA) is good at MMTO. CIQ clearance involves deplaning all passengers, crew, and luggage that may be needed for inbound and outbound operations. CIQ CIQ must always be cleared in Mexico, even for international tech stops.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

LP+V approaches dont always account for obstacle clearance, so theyre not an officially protected procedure. These systems are common in commercial airplanes, but theyre starting to appear in newer general aviation airplanes too. You wont find any mention of LP+V on an approach plate. Dont confuse it with LPV.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

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. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Air taxi operations, executive jets, helicopters, and general aviation activities have been excluded in the interests of concision. PaulBaka12 #TriganaAir #ATR #ATR42 #aviation #AvGeek #avgeeks #flights #Travel pic.twitter.com/YrUHq5BsN4 — FlightMode (@FlightModeblog) September 10, 2024 On September 10.

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

I departed the Williamson-Sodus Airport solo at 8:00 am and picked up my instrument clearance in the air from a Rochester Approach controller with a familiar voice. Although Dover Approach was busy with various general aviation flights in the area, the Air Force Base itself seemed quiet.

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Universal Weather

JUNE 8, 2025

If you’re planning a mission to Milan for this event, expect increased general aviation (GA) activity beginning several days before the race and continuing a day or two afterward. Onboard clearance is reserved for diplomatic and medical flights only. Below is what you need to know when operating to the area.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The planemaker adds that the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet marks a significant achievement not only for Cirrus but for the entire personal aviation industry. However, by 2019, the type had received FAA clearance to be operated by air taxi and charter operators.

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

The moment the captain asks to fly, we do all the clearances for them, the dispatch, the ground handling the fueling the catering, so it’s a one stop shop for everything.” “When our guests book a flight with us, they just don’t book the flight, they get the clearance, the dispatch…everything,” he added. “We

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

One of the things I had to learn was getting my IFR clearance at a non-towered airport on my cell phone while flying with a nose mounted turbine engine. After buying his single engine Cirrus, Steve needed to get current in flying IFR in general aviation, something he had not done since the 1970s. Now fast forward to 2024.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 17, 2024

The sporting and cultural events scheduled on “Côte d’Azur” between May 14 and May 27 are likely to generate air traffic exceeding the receiving capacities of Nice Airport and Monaco Helipad. Flight Plan Specifications: Mandatory for general aviation to include a COHOR-assigned slot ID in their flight plan.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. The channel has just uploaded a video involving interactions with an air traffic controller at a (primarily) general aviation airport.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

From the general aviation side, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised passage of the long-term legislation to fund and support the FAA. He said the bill also strengthens workforce development grants for pilots and maintenance technicians by adding manufacturing workers to the eligibility list.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Every phase of flight has a checklist, clearance, frequency change, routing amendment, weather check, or procedure review. A typical IFR flight might begin with a clearance to copy prior to takeoff. That clearance might include a complicated route, an altitude restriction, and a departure procedure you will need to brief.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Facilities All private aviation operators flying into Ezeiza must use the new General Aviation Terminal, which is open 24 hours daily. CIQ Crew and passengers must clear customs at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), with a typical process time of about 2 minutes per person. Slots are not required.

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Universal Weather

JULY 28, 2023

Facilities All private aviation operators flying into Ezeiza must use the new General Aviation Terminal, which is open 24 hours daily. CIQ Crew and passengers must clear customs at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), with a typical process time of about 2 minutes per person. Slots are not required.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A little over 20 years later, the term single-pilot resource management evolved from FAA/university research into the emerging generation of general aviation long-distance travel machines, such as the Cirrus SR22. CRM has gone on to become a staple of airline and military flight training. and we were off.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2023

In addition, general aviation (GA) arrivals for this event are expected to start the week before and will remain congested a day or two following the race. Barcelona (LEBL) LEBL is a 24-hour airport of entry (AOE) with 24-hour customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance and plenty of general aviation (GA) parking available.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

The focus here is on providing a smooth experience for passengers and crew in terms of services, express clearance of customs, and accommodation of any necessary schedule revisions. Summer Night Slots 2024 London airspace will be closed to general aviation at night in the summer of 2024, marking a first for the city.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

Airport options Tokyo is served by two airports – Haneda (RJTT) and Narita (RJAA) – and both have their pros and cons from the general aviation (GA) operating perspective. Since July 2021, a new Business Aviation Gate has opened with its own customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance channel.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2023

For general aviation (GA) operators planning to attend this event or traveling to Melbourne during this time, it’s important to consider aircraft parking and crew accommodation options as early as possible. CIQ clearance for international flights can be arranged, but at the discretion of local customs and immigration authorities.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But more than that, it opens a whole new world of usefulness for you and your aircraft, and the ATC services provided on an IFR clearance are significantly better than the “workload permitting” VFR advisories. Each pilot can set their own personal minimums, and many IFR-rated pilots continue to fly on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations. Developing the ability to recognize potential risks and being adaptable in handling unforeseen situations are essential traits of a defensive general aviation pilot.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece. Other than at LGAV, where you’ll clear customs, immigration, quarantine (CIQ) quickly within the general aviation terminal (GAT), expect to clear CIQ in the main terminal along with scheduled commercial passengers.

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Universal Weather

JULY 18, 2023

The annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) takes place Aug. Higher than normal general aviation (GA) traffic is expected during this period at SBSP. For those coming in from Europe, Recife (SBRF) is a good CIQ clearance stop. 8-10, 2023 at Congonhas (SBSP).

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Flight Training Central

MAY 6, 2024

Some of the most successful General Aviation aircraft have been high wing models. This design, even in the wood and fabric world of early aircraft, carried such aviation icons as the Piper Cub and Aeronca Champ. On the ground they offer clearance over many fences. The Case for High Wings Cessna high-wing design.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

Pre-clearance guide Potential Dublin GA Ban in 2024 The Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) consideration of a ban on all ad-hoc flights, including General Aviation (GA), due to the airport exceeding its 32-million passenger capacity. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 6, 2025

Airport Options Shanghai offers two primary airports for business aviation: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (ZSSS): Located about seven miles west of the city center (approximately a 25-minute drive), ZSSS operates with a curfew from 0001-0600 local time.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Due to the congestion, authorities are implementing restrictions to accommodate for the influx, which is affecting general aviation (GA). Slots may be requested up to 14 days in advance, and requests are submitted in general aviation clearance request (GCR) format. Once approved, slots are valid for +/- 15 minutes.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 20, 2025

This modern facility, completely surrounded by sand, is a unique setting for a very popular event and draws a significant amount of international business aviation traffic. We recommend that general aviation (GA) operators planning to attend the Bahrain Grand Prix begin confirming trip arrangements as early as possible.

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