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Understanding EFBs: What Student Pilots Need to Know Before They Take Off

Flying Magazine

Instead of dialing Flight Service to file a VFR flight plan, they can submit it from the same app they use to check NOTAMs and METARs. Preflight Planning and Navigation One of the most important functions of an EFB is flight planning. For student pilots, that matters.

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Flight planning for a weekend getaway

Flight Training Central

If not will the rental car company be able to pick you up and return you to the airport on your planned departure? NOTAMS may or may not have been published if the equipment is not operational. If there is more than one FBO, do all accept general aviation aircraft? Or maybe an Uber or Lyft is all that is necessary.

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How an EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying

Flying Magazine

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. It is not hard to fall behind.

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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

General Aviation (GA) traffic movements throughout this region are much higher than normal during peak and super-peak periods when airports often reach saturation levels. This information is typically available via NOTAM. Extensions are available for scheduled, commercial, and medevac flights with prior permission.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. NOTAM Notice to Airmen A NOTAM is a notice that contains essential information to alert pilots of potential hazards at a specific location or along a flight route. NOTAMs are publicly available.

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Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix 2024: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

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. Specific Restrictions: May 18-19 & May 25-27: No VFR flights are allowed except for piston-engine aircraft.

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2025 Super Bowl LIX: Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Slidell Airport (KASD) Slidell Airport is about 35 miles from downtown New Orleans and offers a low-traffic option for general aviation. Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional (KAPS) Situated about 30 miles west of New Orleans, KAPS caters to business aviation with FBO services and ramp space.

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