Vintage Aviation News

JULY 27, 2025

Nestled at its base at Tucson International Airport, this aerial laboratory played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of jet propulsion, and its legacy will endure. Beginning March 29, 2024, Rolls Royce used N787RR to conduct flight testing of the Pearl 10X, developed for the Dassault Falcon 10X business jet.

Jet

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 5, 2025

While the difference between the jets is marginal, clearly this exceeded some airport or operational limit, perhaps given the airport’s challenging terrain. ACFT 789 NOT AUTHORIZED AS PER AIRPORT AUTHORITY — JonNYC (@xJonNYC) June 5, 2025 Why would a 787-8 be allowed, but not a 787-9?

Weather

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

However, many planes couldnt actually depart on that runway, due to the unfavorable wind conditions, which were above operating limits. The Lufthansa jet had just landed on runway 9, while the JetBlue jet was hoping for conditions to improve, so it could take off on runway 27.

Air Traffic Control

Universal Weather

MARCH 31, 2025

Kansai International Airport (RJBB) will serve as the primary international gateway, but business aviation operators should be aware of temporary restrictions and operational limitations during this high-traffic period.

General Aviation

Flying Magazine

JULY 8, 2025

Too Much Airplane Another common push is the fledgling aviator who wants to do all their training in a turboprop, jet, or multiengine aircraft. Subparagraph (e) covers the maneuvers and procedures for pre-solo flight training in a multiengine airplane.

Wind Shear

Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2023

Below, we’ll take a look at some of the ones you should know as you work through your training, but we will refrain from getting into the speeds associated with Mach as those pertain more to Jets! Knowing the operating limitations and procedures of the aircraft you’re flying ensures good pilotage and keeps the blue side up!

V Speed

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 5, 2024

While crossing the North Atlantic to Europe is possible, those trips are generally reserved for airliners or private jets with the training and authorizations to operate within the high-altitude minimum navigation performance specification airspace. The decal is valid for a given calendar year.

Flight Plan