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Jeff Bezos’ 2025 Venice Wedding: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

It operates 24/7 and does not require airport slots, but PPR (Prior Permission Required) is mandatory for all general aviation flights. Parking is limitedparticularly for large jetsand during peak periods, turnaround-only operations are common. Alternate airports to consider include: Treviso (LIPH) 24-hour AOE, approx.

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Understanding EFBs: What Student Pilots Need to Know Before They Take Off

Flying Magazine

Instead of dialing Flight Service to file a VFR flight plan, they can submit it from the same app they use to check NOTAMs and METARs. iFly EFB is a full-featured tool available on Android, iOS, and Windows that was developed by Adventure Pilot and was designed with general aviation (which includes the flight school environment) in mind.

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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

General Aviation (GA) traffic movements throughout this region are much higher than normal during peak and super-peak periods when airports often reach saturation levels. This information is typically available via NOTAM. Temporary Closure : Oct 1, 2024 (11:39) to Nov 29, 2024 (16:00) , per NOTAM A0928/24.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. NOTAM Notice to Airmen A NOTAM is a notice that contains essential information to alert pilots of potential hazards at a specific location or along a flight route. NOTAMs are publicly available.

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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Will Suspend More Than 70 Air Routes, Attempt New Goals

Flying Magazine

These AHAs define the temporarily closed airspace that would be established and published through a NOTAM prior to the launch/reentry. General aviation operations would similarly be impacted. The FAA told FLYING that 171 departures were delayed by an average of 28 minutes during Flight 8.

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Only Thing Better Than EAA AirVenture? Bringing Someone Who’s Never Been

Flying Magazine

June is upon us, and with it comes eager anticipation for the general aviation event of the year, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AirVenture (July 21-27) is a massive fly-in where over 10,000 airplanes arrive for a weeklong celebration of all things aviation.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs. Accident Prevention Skill and mastery play a big part in preventing accidents caused by disorientation and poor aircraft handling. These five are the most common root causes.