Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And while the pace may be slow and the vibe laid-back on the islands themselves, for operators of business jets traveling to the region during the islands’ peak season, challenges such as limited parking, hotels, and fuel can create operational risk and stress. CIQ pre-clearance is available at St. For return to the U.S.,

NOTAMs

Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Fuel & Catering Jet A-1 and Avgas fuel are readily available at Jerez Airport, with no reported delays or shortages. Departing passengers follow the reverse process, ensuring a smooth and efficient clearance. Weather Conditions Jerez de la Frontera experiences a Mediterranean climate with oceanic influences.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

The privately owned jet was at the end of an all-night flight that began on the East Coast around midnight local time. The pilot of the jet was the aircraft owner. Ring camera video from the event shows puddles of jet fuel burning and people running door to door to warn their neighbors of the danger. The jet flew for 3.5

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. Bad Weather Sometimes the airport may not be busy, but conditions at the time aren’t suitable for an airplane to make a safe landing. Holding patterns are a great way to keep your position and ensure clearance from terrain and other aircraft.

Airplanes

Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Customs and immigration clearance cannot be completed at the aircraft. Fuel Availability Jet A-1 and Avgas are available at Seville Airport with no reported fueling delays or shortages. Customs & Security Customs clearance at Seville Airport is conducted within the commercial terminal.

Clearance

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Clear weather, everything as usual, and the airfield quiet – just ourselves following a BA 747 to the runway. The controller anticipated a late landing clearance due to this aircraft in front. One associates this civil transport term with bad weather, and I had to think about what he meant, at first.

Runway

Fear of Landing

MAY 23, 2025

Some of the media have reported that a “small plane” crashed, so to be clear: this was a business jet about the size of a large lorry, not a single-engine Cessna 172. The Cessna 550 Citation II is a popular mid-sized twin-engine jet, about 48 feet (14.5 Weather conditions were poor, with low cloud and fog.

Approach

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

It was a dark night, but otherwise the islands enjoyed the good VFR weather we picture for a tropical oasis. They were descending from cruise altitude to 8,000 feet with a clearance to fly direct to navigation fix TAMMI. Beautiful weather for a 21-minute flight around Maui and south to WaimeaKohala Airport (PHMU).

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 24, 2025

Over the next couple of weeks, the pilot demonstrated good decision making by not flying back up to New Hampshire, putting off the flight several times due to poor weather. He met with his friend at the airport, and while it was a benign fall day in New England, with VFR weather en route, the CFI counseled against the flight.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2025

Weather Uncertainty and Multiple Choice Routing Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 01 Jun 2025 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - LHV (Lock Haven, PA) - SDC 2.9 Weather Uncertainty and Multiple Choice Routing Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 01 Jun 2025 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - LHV (Lock Haven, PA) - SDC 2.9

Airplanes

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2025

And he said turn right, and I said there’s an airplane over there, and he says turn left, and by the time we read back the clearance, we looked over and saw the airplane that was kind of coming on a convergent course with us.” “So I thought it was a small airplane, like the ones you see at the airport right now doing touch and goes.

Airplanes

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

During the fall of 2024, I planned a flight to Massey Aerodrome (MD1) in Maryland that I cancelled due to weather. 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. In other words, it seemed to be my kind of destination.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

His IFR clearance, which he had received previously, said to expect a climb to FL 330 10 minutes after departure. That instructor, who had 10,000 hours in jets and 3,000 in Citations, provided a more nuanced assessment. The weather was benign. He was type rated in the jet. The trip was simple.

Pilot

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. Let’s go!

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. My presentation later that afternoon went extremely well.

Weather

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. On top of that, weather conditions in Tampa weren’t great that day, with rain and strong gusts, so it was a tricky approach.

Air Traffic Control

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. However, poor weather soon set in, and they landed just 7 minutes later at Boeing Field, Seattle.

Weather

Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

Investors don’t need to do clearance between the zone and the airport. Plenty of others are doing the same thing, but we are also providing access to the market, to the economy, and a direct connection to the airport itself. It’s the gateway for re-export and, at the same time, to serve a big market in Saudi Arabia.” he explained.

Fixed Base Operator

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Flying to Europe is well within reach for many executive jet types. 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. Some need technical stops in between, while others can make it non-stop.

Jet

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Flying to Europe is well within reach for many executive jet types. 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. Some need technical stops in between, while others can make it non-stop.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

Weather

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Using the VASI is crucial as it gives you safe obstruction clearance within 10 degrees of either side of the runway centerline and around four nautical miles from the runway threshold. The PAPI provides safe obstruction clearance within plus or minus 10 degrees of the extended runway centerline and 3.4 nautical miles.

Runway

Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

ATP-ME, DPE-ATP-TYPE, A&P/IA, DAR-T, CAM), President/Director of Operations and Maintenance at Jet Logistics. 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. .”

Payload

Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Embarking on a journey with a private jet in the UK is an experience that combines luxury, efficiency, and meticulous planning. For jet owners and aviation aficionados, it’s about much more than simply taking off and landing; it’s about harmonising with the rhythm of aviation rules and luxuries.

Runway

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The weather was overcast for the flight route, with cloud tops reaching temperatures forecast from 0° to -35°C (32° to -31°F). The captain made a passenger announcement to give the Guarulhos weather information and estimated time left in the flight. The estimated flight time was an hour and forty-five minutes for the flight of 735 km.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Factors in departure planning will vary based on the class of aircraft one is flying (piston single, twin, jet, etc.), One rule is to allow plenty of planning time, consider alternates even in good weather, and accept the fact that the best option very well could be to fly another day.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

The fast jets and faster-talking controllers can be intimidating. From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. 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.

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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. Keep it realistic.

Crosswind

Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

After my husband and I both became Private Pilots , we moved across the country, and our home airport became a very busy Class C airport, which included a control tower, commercial and business jets , and heavy helicopter tour traffic. While on frequency, actively listen for situational awareness.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The weather must cooperate, the environment is new, and the budding pilot must learn nearly three-quarters of the knowledge they will use throughout their entire aviation career. Each pilot can set their own personal minimums, and many IFR-rated pilots continue to fly on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon Preclearance destination guide Shannon Airport (EINN) is known as one of the best tech stops in Europe due to its ease of operation, low fuel prices, availability of pre-clearance to the United States, and no value-added taxes. Visas are not necessary for U.S.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Diplomatic Clearance and Special Permissions Flights carrying state officials, including Heads of State, require diplomatic clearance. Clearance Application Deadline : Submit clearance requests to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs by November 1, 2024 , noting “COP-29 HEAD” for expedited processing.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2023

CIQ clearance for international flights can be arranged, but at the discretion of local customs and immigration authorities. If it’s not possible to set up CIQ clearance for your intended schedule to YMEN, you’ll need to operate to YMML. Note that Australia is very stringent on CIQ clearance procedures.

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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. Here’s everything you need to know about operating a business jet to London-Stansted Airport. Additionally, EGSS has a 10,000 ft.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fuel Jet fuel is available at LEMD for GA aircraft via fuel trucks; however, hydrant fueling might be an option. Anyone on the ramp must have clearance or be accompanied by someone who does. CIQ Upon landing, passengers/crew will be transported to customs/immigration for clearance. Especially in the winter months.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

For more information on operating to Argentina, visit our destination guides: Argentina Business Aviation Destination Guide As Argentinas bustling capital, Buenos Aires ranks among the regions top destinations for business jet travel, rivaled only by Brazils So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Customs clearance usually takes 2 minutes per person.

General Aviation

Universal Weather

JULY 28, 2023

For more information on operating to Argentina, visit our destination guides: Argentina Business Aviation Destination Guide As Argentina’s bustling capital, Buenos Aires ranks among the region’s top destinations for business jet travel, rivaled only by Brazil’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

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