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Southwest Boeing 737 Takes Off From Closed Runway

One Mile at a Time

First of all, the Southwest jet reportedly wasn’t on the CTAF when it departed, so it wasn’t communicating with other aircraft at the airport. The jet took off at 5:42AM from runway 29, even though the runway was closed at the time, and is believed to have even had a ground services vehicle on it at the time. That’s a big no-no.

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Air Facts IFR Challenge

Air Facts

The strength and location of the jet stream is normally: stronger and farther north in the winter. Most pilots understand that the jet stream shifts north during the summer; however, the jet stream is stronger in the winter because there is a greater temperature difference between the poles and the equator. You may not depart.

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Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance

Air Facts

These cognitive tools are analogous in nature and are as applicable to someone in a Cherokee six as to someone in a Lear Jet. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM. Hazardous weather alerts/PIREPS) NOTAMS (SUA and TFRs.

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

Flying Magazine

READ MORE: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh NOTAM Now Available It’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to be able to experience this, and I don’t take it for granted for one second. Despite having a lifetime of experience flying for the Royal Air Force and later, flying business jets all around Europe, he’s never made it to Oshkosh.

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Most frequently missed instrument test questions—November 2024

Flight Training Central

The strength and location of the jet stream is normally: stronger and farther north in the summer. While reviewing NOTAMs before a flight you notice that GPS operations are noted as UNRELIABLE or MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE for your route of flight. 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection. 2,700 feet at MARKI intersection. How should you proceed?

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

Universal Weather

And while the pace may be slow and the vibe laid-back on the islands themselves, for operators of business jets traveling to the region during the islands’ peak season, challenges such as limited parking, hotels, and fuel can create operational risk and stress. This information is typically available via NOTAM.

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Should I File an Initial Approach Fix?

Flying Magazine

READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? READ MORE: What Does It Take to Transition from a Jet to a Piston Airplane? 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. The reason?

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