Northstar VFR

MAY 15, 2025

Novak, CFI As a Certificated Flight Instructor, I often see student pilots have a lightbulb moment when they finally get Zulu time. If youre early in your training, youve probably seen it on METARs, TAFs, flight plans, and maybe even your FAR/AIMand youve probably asked: Why am I using a time zone Ive never been to?

UTC

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

Flight Plan

Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Occluded fronts merge warm and cold front hazards, causing complex, severe weather. Identifying occluded fronts on charts is important for flight planning and safety. What Is a Weather Front? And when you hear about one approaching, expect a change in the weather soon. There are four types of fronts.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

JUNE 27, 2025

Weather & VFR Rules: Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles. Weather & VFR Rules: Below 10,000 ft MSL: 3 miles visibility , 500 ft below , 1,000 ft above , 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds. Pilots simply submit a LAANC flight request through a variety of FAA-approved UAS Service Suppliers (USS).

AGL

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Familiarize yourself with your aircraft, review your intended route, and assess the latest weather conditions. Weather Weather is no small factor in flying, and it has caused many accidents. Since weather can change quickly, always check the reports before takeoff. Clouds can hide mountains and other obstacles.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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. Are hangars available if the weather becomes an issue such as frost on a cool morning or if thunderstorms develop?

Flight Plan

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

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.

Pilot

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?

Approach

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

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.

Weather

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 5, 2024

Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots iPad Pilot News Checking the weather before flight has always been one of the most popular uses for the iPad. After all, it’s easier to get an update by looking at your tablet or phone than sitting at a computer or calling Flight Service. Station Weather. WeatherSpork.

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. These profiles were created using data collected directly the manufacturers performance tables, providing highly accurate ETE and fuel calculations when planning a flight.

Pilot

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. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Offers Apple Watch app and iMessage app.

Weather

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The FAA offers a great risk management checklist that we are encouraged to use before each flight: PAVE. Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. It’s possible you could decide that you can make the flight safely. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

Pilot

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

Universal Weather

APRIL 17, 2024

Once an available slot and PPR have been obtained, you’ll receive a confirmation – one number for both – and this needs to be placed in Remarks section 18 of the flight plan. Specific Restrictions: May 18-19 & May 25-27: No VFR flights are allowed except for piston-engine aircraft.

Clearance

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

With the right apps, pilots can check weather, plan routes, improve radio communications, log flights, simulate flying scenarios, and even listen in on real-time ATC traffic. Best Apps for Aviation Weather 1. Best All-In-One Pilot App 4. ForeFlight Overview : ForeFlight is the most comprehensive EFB on the market.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2025

TFRs will limit operations such as glider activities, flight training, and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations. 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].

NOTAMs

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.

Payload

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 9, 2024

However, it is recommended that pilots have an instrument rating and be proficient in instrument flying, particularly if they plan to fly in areas with known weather hazards, such as mountainous regions or coastal areas where fog or low clouds are common. This way, pilots can ensure a safe and successful flight into Mexico.

Pilot

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. Monitor Updates : Regularly check NOTAMs, AIP updates, and local directives.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. They also plan diversions and give pilots feedback during emergencies. Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems?

Weather

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

A PPR confirmation number is always given, but this confirmation does not need to be placed in the flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. The earlier a flight plan is filed on Eurocontrol’s website, the better – in terms of achieving preferred departure time. Customs Alert!

Flight Plan

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 3, 2025

Bottom right NOTAMs will show only the NOTAMs that are relevant to the approach youre flying, a major convenience at big airports where the list of NOTAMs can be a mile long (meaning you miss a potentially important one). If you want to see every last NOTAM, simply tap the text button that appears above the NOTAMs button.

NOTAMs

Universal Weather

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Airspace Restrictions Brazil has implemented comprehensive airspace management protocols through AIC A 23/24 : Exclusion Zones : Established over Curitiba FIR and Rio de Janeiro TMA Restricted Areas : Zones will adjust dynamically based on VVIP movements Zone Categories : Areas will be labeled as reserved, restricted, or prohibited Operators should (..)

NOTAMs

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

Each of these publishers also provide proprietary electronic flight bag (EFB) apps that are designed to integrate closely with their respective commercial airliner operations (flight planning/following, crew scheduling, and maintenance operations). Flight Management Systems (FMS). Centralized Maintenance Systems (CMS).

NOTAMs

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer At New World Aviation, Flight Coordinator Eva Burke and Dispatcher Chase Turner handle trip scheduling, weather checks, and maintain communication with crew and passengers. Universal Trip support is available 24 hours a day to assist with flight planning and dispatch functions.

Weight-Shift-Control

iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight iPad Pilot News The iPad and ForeFlight take a lot of the guesswork out of flying IFR, thanks to smart flight planning tools and digital instrument chart organization features. Where can you find the GPS RAIM status for a planned IFR flight? In the Weather section of the Airports screen.

Final Approach

Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

ferry flights aren’t able to use this). LSSG is busy throughout the day, and because there is only one runway, delays are often incurred in bad weather. However, no runway closures are anticipated during the EBACE event as all demo flights will obtain slots via normal channels.

Clearance

Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 27, 2025

This mental rehearsal can help you perform more confidently and effectively during actual flight time. Familiarize yourself with the days weather conditions, NOTAMs, and any specific objectives youll be working on. Find a Good Study Partner Having a study partner can transform your flight training experience.

Approach

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Check Feasibility-IQ for any NOTAMs and potential closures. Costa Rican Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) views both private non-revenue and charter flights as GA and makes no distinction between the two. Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. The airport is open 24/7. NXXXdatemonth).

General Aviation

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. To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see.

Clearance

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. Pre-Flight Considerations When planning a flight, include air density calculations for all of the airfields you plan to take off and land on.

Density Altitude

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.

Jet

Air Facts

MARCH 28, 2025

After checking the NOTAMS, the weather, and filing my flight plan, I stepped into the Intel Shop for my pre-mission briefing. Whichever force controlled itthe Communist Pathet Lao or the Royal Lao Governmentwould have the upper hand in controlling Northern Laos.

Airplanes

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

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The lounge not only provides essential amenities, like computers, printers, and weather and NOTAM information services, but is also comfortable and functional. There will also be a new all-weather canopy stretching from the ETB to shield and serve both aircraft and passengers – a first-of-its-kind installation in Asia.

Jet