Flight Plan Pilot UTC 
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?
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 17, 2024
For pilots and anyone involved in aviation, understanding AIRMETs and SIGMETs is invaluable. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. SIGMETs alert pilots to severe weather, such as thunderstorms.
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Universal Weather
JANUARY 17, 2025
These procedures will be in effect from February 6, 2025, at 0601 UTC through February 11, 2025, at 0400 UTC. Pilots should also be aware that overnight parking may be unavailable at certain airports due to capacity constraints. Operators are encouraged to plan for alternate parking arrangements at nearby airports if necessary.
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). NOTAMs alert pilots to issues that impact flight operations. This tells pilots where the NOTAM applies.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
This allows you to make quick adjustments to your flight plan. Tornadoes, funnel clouds, volcanic ash, or dust storms are extremely dangerous to all pilots. As a pilot, you should pay close attention to this section. 011955Z : The date and time of issuance (first day of the month at 19:55 UTC).
Universal Weather
JUNE 8, 2023
Operational Restrictions at LFPB During Air Show During the Air Show period, there will be airport and runway closures from time to time, for demo flight purposes. Accreditation must be requested for each pilot, co-pilot and aircraft. The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan.
Universal Weather
APRIL 8, 2024
During this period, no slots will be available at CDG, ORY, or BVA from 15:30 UTC and 22:00 UTC French CAA will have to close Parisian airspace between 7 p.m. Accreditation must be requested for each pilot, co-pilot and aircraft. The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan.
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