iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Offers Apple Watch app and iMessage app.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots. They also offer full runway analysis and engine-out procedures for most of the modern business jets in production today.

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Flightworx

MARCH 11, 2024

In the aviation industry, where profit margins are slim and operational excellence is critical, flight planning, buffer time, and fuel management are key to improving operational efficiency. This critical process involves: Route Selection : Choosing the most efficient path, considering weather, airspace restrictions, and fuel use.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As I passed Atlanta, the skies went from sunny to cloudy, which was as advertised, but as I neared the South Carolina state line, the weather wasn’t lifting. I’d actually filed to fly to Anderson, South Carolina, on an instrument flight plan, figuring that I’d cancel IFR and continue past Anderson to the destination.

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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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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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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In June I made a transcontinental flight in Big Sam , my Cessna Skylane. It was interesting and a lot of fun for a lot of reasons, with most of them having to do with not flying a jet and not being restricted by ATC and all the regulatory stuff that makes an airline pilot feel like he’s roped and tied. Why am I free?

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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.

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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. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your missions run smoothly.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

JULY 22, 2024

From defining your objectives and requirements to determining what type of aircraft will best align with your needs, much is involved in purchasing a jet. Understanding the costs of owning a private jet allows you to take proactive measures to manage private aviation effectively.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Heres what you need to know about operating a business jet to Dublin: Airport Options Dublin Airport (EIDW) is the main airport for business aviation travel to the city. A confirmation number will be provided for approved slots, but it does not need to be included in remarks 18 of the flight plan.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

“The multiple EFIS displays are large and easy to navigate, with an endless amount of information readily available to flight crews,” says Ashley Smith Jr. ATP-ME, DPE-ATP-TYPE, A&P/IA, DAR-T, CAM), President/Director of Operations and Maintenance at Jet Logistics.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

While it may be common to find some very spartan instrumentation on an open cockpit biplane at the local fly-in, the level of complexity increases exponentially in turboprops and jet cockpits. Theres an expectation of advanced avionics installed on a high-end business jet, but Honeywells reach also extends to the turboprop market.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We can’t cover them all here, but here are a few recent improvements we’ve noticed with MSFS: Improved flight models and ground physics. Visual improvements with lighting and weather. For jets, change one of the levers to a flap or speed brake control. This unit gets top marks for both GA and jet simulation.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Unexpected situations can arise at any point in your flight. In your life as a pilot, youll be facing issues like changes in weather, mechanical problems, or traffic delays. When creating a flight plan, you’ll be doing distances, speeds, times en route, and fuel burn.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

For the pilots (often lapsed CFIs) who argue that the cockpits of turboprops and jets have flight management systems and backups on backups for navigation that will tell you wind correction angles, ground speed, time en route, etc., We can’t control the weather. This endorsement will go into your logbook.

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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.

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

Flashes of previous 737 experience, flight training, moving all over the planet, Phoenix, Girona, Rome, Barcelona, Hong Kong, manuals, operating procedures and limitations. I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 27, 2025

Kevin Singh, CEO of Icarus Jet describes the market and how it is likely to develop over the months to come Of all the exciting developments in business aviation in 2025, trip support holds the top slot. Without losing the human touch, private jet providers worldwide are finding ways to incorporate AI into their variousprocesses.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your Needs iPad Pilot News ForeFlight is a powerful mobile app designed to simplify flight planning and in-flight navigation for pilots. Basic Plus—$120/year ForeFlight’s drop-down FPL window is a powerful flight plan editor.

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AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

For an instrument flight, its still one hour, with an alternate 20 minutes away: Thats 10 gallons for the planned flight, 3.5 My first major consideration is weather. An additional consideration exists for aircraft cruising in the flight levels. Good forecasted weather. Fuel is available and affordable.

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iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Why you should use ForeFlight’s Pack feature on every flight iPad Pilot News ForeFlight is known for advanced features like ADS-B traffic and weather, terrain awareness, and synthetic vision, but it’s the core features like digital charts that provide the most utility for day-to-day flying.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

In §91.103, it states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. There’s a multitude of things mentioned so let's discuss how each one is important to the safety of flight. Weather reports and forecasts are the first task mentioned.

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Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

We started up the engine, got the weather, asked the tower for our instrument flight plan, and began to taxi from the T-hangars on the east side of the field down the familiar route of “Hotel, Echo” to runway 18 right for a departure to the north with a turn to the east. My hands were clammy on the controls.

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Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Controllers use radios to issue instructions for takeoff, landing, and taxiing, and during the flight. This communication is vital as it allows pilots to conduct procedures safely, navigate challenging weather conditions and stay alert to any potential hazards.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

As a result, business jet operators have plenty of choices for service providers at the city’s airports. Le Bourget Airport Curfews Le Bourget is open 24 hours for arrivals, but jet engine departures from the apron are prohibited between 2215 and 0600 local. FBOs need to be included in section 18 of your flight plan.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis. On a luxury jet , you can expect a high level of privacy and personalized attention from the private pilot and crew.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Alternate Airport Advisory Important : Due to high congestion, UBBB should not be used as an alternate airport in flight plans from November 8-13, 2024. Flight Plan Submission : File flight plans (FPL) 48 hours in advance. Tip : Book early to secure preferred slots and parking locations.

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

There are many reasons why flights could be diverted. Perhaps there is an onboard medical emergency, unexpected weather conditions, or problems at a destination airport. Sometimes a flight diversion can be remedied relatively quickly. How do flight diversions impact the running of an airport?

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Indiana-based operator flies Bombardier Global 6500 for corporate missions, and offers charter services using Cirrus Vision Jets and Pilatus PC-12s NGXs. He continues, “I knew people would pay a little extra to fly newer aircraft, so I kept buying Cirrus planes, eventually adding a new Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 to the fleet.”

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

With over 350 days of perfect VFR weather annually, you can train consistently without weather-related delays. At Leopard Aviation, while our primary locations are in Mesa and Scottsdale, we recognize the advantages Tucson offers for flight training. Start your flight training in Tucson with us today!

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impact on private jet operators Rising fuel prices can also have a significant impact on private jet operators. Private jet operators typically charge their customers by the hour, and so rising fuel prices can lead to higher hourly rates. This can make private jet travel less affordable for some customers.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the final chapter of this 3-part series, we feature Jet Aviation DXB (Intl, Dubai, UAE) as the Best Middle East & African FBO winner, Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre HKG (Intl, Hong Kong) as the Best Asian FBO, Farnborough Airport FAB (Farnborough, England) as the top provider in Europe, and Phillips 66 Aviation as Best Fuel Brand.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this edition we’ll feature Galaxy FBO, Million Air, Texas Jet, and Bohlke International Aviation. Best in the US It didn’t take long for Galaxy FBO to take flight with remarkable success, soaring to first place in the 2024 rankings just 2 years after its inception, with an overall mark of 9.85. Galaxy FBO ADS (Addison TX).

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Both utilize ANR sound-reduction technology to keep things quiet, whether you’re flying a twin piston or jet. Use this feature to preserve memories or easily review data in flight debriefs. Integrated speakers allow you to listen to music or close out flight plans clearly. Both score high in comfort.

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Flightworx

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

At Flightworx Aviation, our profound expertise in Flight Planning, Overflight & Landing Permits , and other flight support solutions, consistently underscores the importance of understanding the key considerations when applying for these permits.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. What needs to be added to remarks section 18 of the flight plan is the chosen handling agent and the FBO used by that handling agent, for example, HANDLING BY UNIVERSAL/FBO1-SFM.

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