Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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.

Clearance

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

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. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

Weather

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

Weather

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

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. They also offer full runway analysis and engine-out procedures for most of the modern business jets in production today. and SkyEcho and Golze in Europe.

Pilot

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today. The post A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet appeared first on Fly with Eva. I wrote earlier that becoming a pilot was never my childhood dream. Cleared for takeoff!

Jet

AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

My first major consideration is weather. For example, when I was flying a Pilatus PC-12 and cruising at FL260, the fuel burn was about 350 pounds per hour, meaning 45 minutes at that altitude consumes about 262 pounds of Jet A. Good forecasted weather. Check Notams and call the FBO or airport manager if there are any questions.

Payload

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the final chapter of this 3-part series, we feature Jet Aviation DXB (Intl, Dubai, UAE) as the Best Middle East & African FBO winner, Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre HKG (Intl, Hong Kong) as the Best Asian FBO, Farnborough Airport FAB (Farnborough, England) as the top provider in Europe, and Phillips 66 Aviation as Best Fuel Brand.

Jet

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

After an emergency landing at YZF (Yellowknife NT, Canada), the pilots found the fan blades were coated with what looked like rough cement, while the nose of the transcontinental business jet had been stripped of most of its paint. They knew then that they had encountered volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of a volcano in Alaska.

Pitot Tube

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. Jet engines also experience reduced thrust in less dense air. Obtain current weather data from an ATIS or local weather station for accurate calculations.

Density Altitude

Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Monitor Updates : Regularly check NOTAMs, AIP updates, and local directives. Operational Tips for Business Aviation Follow these tips for smooth operations: Confirm Slots and Parking : Limited availability—secure early. Plan for Remote Parking and Extended Transfers : Anticipate extra transfer time due to remote stands and protocols.

Clearance

Universal Weather

JUNE 12, 2024

The influx of business jets traveling for the tournament will likely cause congestion at key airports and create competition for ground services. For the latest NOTAMs and information on restrictions at all German airports, visit Feasibility-IQ. If you plan to be in Germany anytime in June or July expect higher than usual congestion.

General Aviation

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

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. The PDJ was a strategically significant region. Whichever force controlled itthe Communist Pathet Lao or the Royal Lao Governmentwould have the upper hand in controlling Northern Laos. which was also our target.

Airplanes

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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.

Fixed Base Operator

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Slots, Restrictions & Reservations Universal Aviation Paris is actively monitoring all restrictions and NOTAMs for the Summer Games and we are updating this article as information changes. Capacity for 175,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel. The Closing Ceremony will be held in Stade de France in Saint-Denis just north of Paris.

Runway

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Answer: When looking at the surface analysis chart issued every three hours by meteorologists at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), you may have seen a tan dashed line with a label “OUTFLOW BNDRY” nearby. READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? Crescent-shaped convective outflow boundary as detected on NEXRAD Doppler weather radar.

Wind Shear

Universal Weather

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to operate a business jet to Mykonos. Per a Greek NOTAM, Mykonos only allows operators to remain on the ground for a maximum of 40 minutes from May 1 to September 30th or even further if demand remains high. Parking GA parking at Mykonos during peak season is not available.

Air Traffic Control

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Learning from past accidents, he implemented measures to prevent future incidents, such as transitioning to an IFR program and establishing enroute decision points to guide pilots in adverse weather conditions. Unfortunately, in 2003 we had an accident in bad weather,” he relates. We give our pilots check rides every 6 months.

Pilot

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Learning from past accidents, he implemented measures to prevent future incidents, such as transitioning to an IFR program and establishing enroute decision points to guide pilots in adverse weather conditions. Unfortunately, in 2003 we had an accident in bad weather,” he relates. We give our pilots check rides every 6 months.

Pilot

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Gulfstream IV & Global Express Pilot Worldwide Jet Charter Cisco TX B efore becoming a maintenance director, I spent most of my career as a field tech rep. Their flying skills are average, and weather decisions and other things they should have learned while getting a commercial license are poor. Jed Keck ATP/Helo/A&P.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

However, we recommend you bring your own tow bar and tow bar head since they are not available for most business jets. Weather At larger airports in Argentina, flight planning offices have the capability to provide full weather reports, weather updates, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) in English.

Flight Plan

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 3, 2025

The crew repeatedly asked for weather at Mineralnye Vody. Please, request weather Mineralnye Vody. Give us vectoring to Mineralnye Vody, and please give us weather Mineralnye Vody. However, the METAR weather reports from Grozny tell a different story. Flight 8243 : Yes sir, give me the weather forecast for Makhachkala.

Weather