Aerotime
JUNE 24, 2025
The flight, operated by one of the carrier’s 14-strong fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners registered as VH-ZNM, took off from Perth at 20:02 local time for the routine 17-hour flight to the French capital, where it was due to land at 06:45 local time on June 24, 2025.
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?
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iPad Pilot News
JUNE 17, 2025
Australian pilots can file Search and Rescue Time (SARTIME) details in the flight plan form under REMARKS/OTHER INFORMATION, specifying UTC time, arrival/departure, and airport or coordinates. ForeFlight Trip Support customers can view service statuses and uploaded documents for each trip leg directly in the Flights view.
Universal Weather
MARCH 13, 2025
Slots are available 24/7, but there are night-hour limitations (1400-2259 UTC / 2200-0659 local) due to noise considerations. Other considerations It is recommended that handlers file departure flight plans three to six hours prior to ETD. VHHH Parking and Slots VHHH requires airport slots for all arrivals and departures.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 17, 2024
SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. In this article, we’ll discuss what makes AIRMETs and SIGMETs important, how to read them, and why each matters for flight planning. But do you know how to read them?
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. Flight Plans File flight plans at least 6 hours, but not more than 24 hours, prior to departure. Duplicate flight plans (same time/call sign) will be removed and may increase delays.
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
The start and end dates and times are coded in YYMMDDttt format (UTC time). B) 2106231700 is the start time and date in UTC. C) 2106232300 is the end time and date in UTC. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) EFBs have made flight planning easier and more convenient than ever. Each subject has its own FAA keyword.
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