iPad Pilot News

JULY 2, 2025

Can I add in-flight weather to the iPad? What is the difference between Sentry and Sentry Plus Can I legally use the iPad as a replacement for paper charts for VFR or IFR flight? See below more information on wireless iPad ADS-B weather receivers. Can I add in-flight weather to the iPad?

Pilot

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.

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

JULY 11, 2025

ChatDPE helps you simulate the oral exam environment, build confidence in your responses, and adopt a checkride-ready mindset.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Universal Aviation Spain coordinates directly with airport authorities to obtain PPR, ensuring that operators receive a PPR number, which must be included in Box 18 of the flight plan. Fuel Availability Jet A-1 and Avgas are available at Seville Airport with no reported fueling delays or shortages.

Clearance

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.

Clearance

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.

Cockpit

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

These weather events are fierce and brutal, and whats worse is that you never see them coming. How can you stay safe during high-altitude flights? Jet streams, mountainous areas, and high altitudes are more likely to have CAT. Weather reports, forecasts, and PIREPS are the best way to identify and warn others about CAT.

Turbulence

Pilot Institute

JULY 4, 2025

Squall lines are powerful weather phenomena that can impact vast areas. Weather radars and reports can help you plan ahead to avoid squall lines. They deliver severe weather along their path. Because squall lines act as a unified phenomenon, they can cover a vast area with intense weather. What Is a Squall Line?

Weather

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. Once on course to East Texas, I plotted the waypoints defining Victor 29 in Foreflight and inserted all of them into the GNS-430 flight plan. In other words, it seemed to be my kind of destination.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection. In addition, the system offers predictive windshear and lightning detection, and SiriusXM graphical weather. The GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar provides comprehensive weather information.

Flight Deck

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. Pilots were free to use the system immediately with these new portable receivers, which improved in-flight decision-making almost overnight.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Another CFII told me to check the weather, see what the flow is, and file to an initial approach fix for an approach in use. Answer: I advocate checking the weather and seeing what approaches are being supported by the conditions, then select an approach and file to an Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for that approach. Who is correct?

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Learn to Fly

JUNE 18, 2024

Before a flight, pilots must do all they can to prepare for or avoid factors that are out of their control, such as weather. One of the many weather charts that are available are the significant weather (SIGWX) forecast charts. Or, create a different flight plan to avoid weather obstacles.

Weather

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.

Weather

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.

Weather

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?

Weather

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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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.

Jet

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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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.

Aeronautical Information Manual

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.

Jet

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.

Weather

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.

Payload

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.

NOTAMs

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.

Gross Weight

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.

Aileron

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.

Air Traffic Control

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.

Wide-Body Aircraft

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.

Air Traffic Control

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.

Clearance

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?

Air Traffic Control