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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. Aiming Higher Flight 7 marked the debut of Starships Block 2 variant, which features larger propellant tanks, greater payload capacity, and upgraded flaps and heat shield compared to the previous iteration.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important. Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo. You will then focus on fuel requirements.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. NOTAM – NOTice to AirMen. AOG – Aircraft On Ground.

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