Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article will teach you ways to deal with weather, routes, altitude choices, and using helpful tools when flying in poor visibility. Key Takeaways Creating an IFR flight plan requires looking at weather patterns, fuel requirements, and alternate airports. You should start with these weather resources: METARs : Current conditions.

Flight Plan

Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

The weather at the time of the accident included an AIRMET active for IFR conditions with ceilings below 1,000 feet and visibility less than 3 miles due to fog and mist. The LPV has lower weather minimums of the two, as it requires a ceiling of 673 feet versus 750 for the LNAV. The pilot acknowledged the clearance.

Knot

Pilot Institute

JUNE 27, 2025

Aircraft must operate under ATC clearance. Weather & VFR Rules: Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles. Cloud clearance: 500 ft below , 1,000 ft above , 2,000 ft horizontal. ATC & Communication: No ATC clearance required for VFR. Key Features: IFR flights only—requires instrument rating. Not accessible to drones.

AGL

Universal Weather

JUNE 8, 2025

NOTAM Watch : Universal Aviation Italy is monitoring rumors of a potential NOTAM at LIML restricting GA arrivals during peak periods of the Grand Prix weekend. We will update this article if/when a NOTAM is issued. Onboard clearance is reserved for diplomatic and medical flights only. Need support?

NOTAMs

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!

Clearance

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.

Pilot

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

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It’s happened to us that we get a clearance, load the passengers, and start up. It would be nice if we could get a notice of the route change when we get the clearance on the ground. I still don’t understand how we receive multiple expect departure clearance times (EDCTs) while airlines remain on schedule. hour gate hold.

Clearance

Universal Weather

APRIL 17, 2024

CIQ clearance Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance is possible at LFMN within 24 hours. Once the aircraft arrives at LFMN, or when crew/passengers are ready at the airport for departure, CIQ authorities will confirm the clearance location. Please see the following supplemental AIP for the busy May 14-27th period.

Clearance

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Procedure Tab Hot Spots Construction Notices Arrival Alerts LTA Documents Pilot Handbooks Airport 3D Review Comments Procedure Tab The Airports tab in ForeFlight is packed with information about runways, weather, NOTAMs and detailed information about services available. An LTA may contain graphics or text in narrative form.

NOTAMs

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. Any NOTAMS applicable? A proactive policy may very well be to prohibit night circling approaches Weather updates? No later than).

Approach

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. ProFLIGHT uses the actual flight route and time combined with the Met Office’s Global 10KM Weather model to produce a tailored weather forecast based on the most up to date information.

Weather

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.

Clearance

Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2025

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]. Ensure compliance with all procedures, coordinate with FBOs, and monitor NOTAMs frequently to avoid delays or disruptions.

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The weather can change, and approach equipment can fail. Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Get the destination weather as soon as possible. Does the approach match the clearance?

Approach

CockPit Conversation

JULY 27, 2017

There are no controllers, but there is highly trained person in the tower, dispensing altimeter settings, and traffic information, and generally doing everything a tower controller does except issue clearances and instructions. They didn't want to listen through that tedious NOTAM that every Canadian airport with a STAR has up right now.

Altimeter

Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2023

NOTE: Universal Aviation Italy is reporting that there are rumors that there could be a NOTAM issued for LIMO preventing landings of GA flights in a specific time window. We are closely monitoring this and will update this article when/if a NOTAM is issued. The period of the race is one of the busiest times of year for LIML.

NOTAMs

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.

Clearance

Universal Weather

JUNE 26, 2024

NOTE: Universal Aviation Italy is reporting that there are rumors that there could be a NOTAM issued for LIMO preventing landings of GA flights in a specific time window. We are closely monitoring this and will update this article when/if a NOTAM is issued. The period of the race is one of the busiest times of year for LIML.

NOTAMs

Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

LSSG is busy throughout the day, and because there is only one runway, delays are often incurred in bad weather. Airport authorities are restricting GA parking, by NOTAM, to just one night for aircraft with wingspans of more than 24 meters. ferry flights aren’t able to use this).

Clearance

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Softened by excessive rain, the runway was NOTAMed closed. Beating the Odds I called for and received taxi clearance to the museum and started rolling. Dan received the same clearance. Dan received his taxi clearance, then offered that the whole process works better when the chocks are removed before engine start.

Torque

Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. For now we are on hold until the weather opens up a bit to allow a safe departure and a better chance at returning if needed. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see.

VOR

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

When flying through a high-pressure weather system, the same volume of air contains more molecules. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems. 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. That’s an extra 360ft!

Density Altitude

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. Depending on the airport, there may be different clearance procedures and processes to consider.

Flight Plan

Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At this point, no NOTAM restrictions have been issued for the weekend of the Formula One Grand Prix, but this may still become a factor to consider closer to the event. It’s recommendable to double-check if the slot requirement is extended after day 29 of October when Notam becomes ineffective for slots.

NOTAMs

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Check Feasibility-IQ for any NOTAMs and potential closures. During busy periods MROC will issue NOTAMs barring overnight parking for GA. Weather Weather is generally very good during the late November through early April high season. The airport is open 24/7. Your ground handler will advise you on available options.

General Aviation

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This information is typically available via NOTAM. ” 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.

Fixed Base Operator

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.

Jet

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). Capacity for 175,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel. 24-hour service.

Runway

iPad Pilot News

MAY 29, 2024

Tips for using aviation apps with home flight simulators iPad Pilot News Are you stuck at home and separated from your airplane or just experiencing an unlucky stretch of bad weather? There is a lot of data to be processed in the instrument flying realm including weather, NOTAMs, approach plates, departures and arrivals, and more.

Rudder

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there. The day finally arrives for that long awaited trip up north to visit family. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103.

Density Altitude

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With gusty winds forecast along the eastern seaboard on October 11, I let the weather prognostic chart suggest a different course. Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.)

Runway

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

Distance, weather, and varying piloting abilities, risk tolerances, and personalities add challenges to planning and carrying out these types of trips. While the reality of the weather validated this decision, it was the beginning of what became a frustrating streak of weather related club event cancellations that persisted well into June.

Airplanes

Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

All standard CIQ procedures must be followed – including customs/immigration clearance. Note that the clearance process takes approximately three minutes per person, and all luggage must be removed from the aircraft to be scanned and cleared. NOTAMs in Argentina are issued in both English and Spanish.

Flight Plan

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.

Clearance

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.

Clearance

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). AWOS – an acronym for Automated Weather Observation System. It is an airport weather package that provides real-time reporting on airport weather conditions. NOTAM – NOTice to AirMen.

Runway