Universal Weather

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are extremely excited to share that Universal Aviation Spain will develop Madrids first premium general aviation hangar at Barajas Airport (LEMD). Wishing you smooth flights and continued success in 2025! Greg The post Chairmans Note * Madrids First Premium GA Hangar at LEMD!

Hangar

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. My learning curve was not steep , it was vertical!

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Air

JANUARY 22, 2025

GLOBAL SIMLAB More than 20 commercial and general aviation simulators SEE MORE We are firm believers in the importance of pre-flight simulation. In addition, our spacious hangars at Malaga airport and La Axarquia aerodrome guarantee the well-being of our students every day of training.

Flight Deck

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

At some UK airbases – such as RAF Leuchars (EGQL) – PPRs are only issued to General Aviation (GA) during significant golfing events. 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.

Flight Plan

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. Parking Options During LABACE, GA operators seeking parking, and not part of the static display, will need to request private hangar space.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. Although 9/11 marked the weaponization of commercial aircraft, the aftereffects are felt most keenly by General Aviation.

Transponder

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

For business aircraft operators, setting up a flight to San Jose (SJO/MROC) is not a difficult proposition, and there’s nothing onerous from the regulatory perspective. Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. Aircraft Parking GA parking is relatively limited at all AOEs in Costa Rica.

General Aviation

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! September 24: Cloudscapes Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 24 Sep 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - 5B2 (Saratoga Springs, NY) 1.9 I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Here’s what you need to know: Airport Options Paris le bourget airport is the best option for business aviation flights. LFPG allows General Aviation (GA) operations for passengers with airline connections only, and aircraft may only stay on the ground for a few hours. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 16, 2025

With access to over 5,000 general aviation airports in the U.S., And because general aviation allows you to fly directly to smaller regional airports, you can avoid the congestion and inefficiencies of major hubs. Pre-flight planning, checklist execution, and contingency thinking are easily transferable to the boardroom.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

Hangar parking is available but extremely expensive with prohibitive cancelation policies. During the WEF event in Davos in 2024, all standard Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures will be temporarily suspended. Special procedures for arriving and departing flights have been established for this period.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

When we made the decision to flee Boston early all of those years ago, we reasoned that it was a short flight and access to downtown from an outlying general aviation airport was relatively simple via Uber. Kristy and I ended our first visit in 2016 prematurely due to ominous movement on a weather map. We have arrived!"

Approach

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Flexibility for late arrivals or departures Ramp space available for up to 6 General Aviation (GA) aircraft. No hangar facilities available. No hangar space available; aircraft will be parked on the taxiway. The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan. AC/DC power is accessible.

Runway

Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

Curfews – LFMN is a 24-hour AOE with a General Aviation Terminal (GAT). CDM programs determine if airway and airport slots match flight plans. In the event of a missed match, flight plans are auto-cancelled. A-CDM – In November 2019, Nice launched Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM).

Air Traffic Control

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights. Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Ramps need plowing, the T-hangar door is frozen closed, the fuel truck won’t start, and there is a waiting list for deicing. However, if you infrequently fly north in the winter, consider calling ahead and arranging for a heated FBO hangar for your overnight stay.

Ceiling

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Ramps need plowing, the T-hangar door is frozen closed, the fuel truck won’t start, and there is a waiting list for deicing. However, if you infrequently fly north in the winter, consider calling ahead and arranging for a heated FBO hangar for your overnight stay.

Ceiling

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do On July 21, 2024 we departed the Rochester area in three airplanes carrying a total of ten people for an incredible view of Manhattan with lunch afterward at Hangars Cafe on the field at the Sky Acres Airport (44N). Do you take reservations?" "It It depends.

Weight-Shift-Control

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

I was escorted outside by a docent who was supposed to have led the 2:30 pm Reserve Hangar tour, but was available because no one signed up for it. But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY. Yes, I missed an opportunity for a one on one tour!

Approach

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tulum (MMTL) New Option for Business Aviation ATTENTION: Embedded Video Playback Unavailable - Due to your current cookie preferences, videos embedded on this page cannot be displayed. Airport Overview Time to Downtown : ~20 minutes Distance to Downtown : 12 miles (19.31 miles (3.06 miles (3.06 miles (3.06 miles (3.06

Clearance

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note that PPR confirmations need not be placed in your flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. VHHH has approximately 20 GA parking spots at the general aviation terminal – but this depends on the aircraft size. The only flights that are handled differently are large aircraft.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

It is a popular destination for general aviation (GA) business and tourism movements. Flights are considered charter if passengers are not the owner of the aircraft of employees of the company owning the aircraft. Also, anytime passengers pay for the flight, it is considered charter.

Flight Plan

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.

Flight Plan

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Customs San Jose Airport now has a dedicated general aviation terminal with onsite Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ). Flight Planning When traveling through Costa Rican airspace, no special regulations exist, and air traffic controllers speak English. The captain or a dispatcher must sign all flight plans.

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