Flight Planning

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs “FBO of the Week” readers know the smallest things can make a big difference. AVweb reader Terry L. Martin provides the case study as he tells us about a recent visit to Signature Flight Support at Rochester International Airport (KRST) in Rochester, Minnesota: Very friendly faces and […]

While flying a Beech 18 in the late 1960s, my instructor requested take-off clearance in an unusual way: XXX Tower:“Twin Beech N1234 ready to accelerate on runway heading to generate sufficient lift to overcome the effects of gravity.” Without skipping a beat, the tower retorted:“Twin Beech N1234, you are cleared to accelerate on runway heading […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Base Operations at Page Field Airport (KFMY) in Fort Myers. AVweb reader Frank Ladd recommended the FBO: I have been to this FBO many times in the past on our yearly jaunts to Sanibel Island. I have always had […]

DGCA, the regulating authority for Indian aviation, has drafted strict rules under which airline pilots may be allowed to nap while on the flight deck. Pilots unions had sought changes to flight duty time limitations to combat fatigue associated with flight duty time limitation provisions. DGCA would allow controlled rest only under certain conditions and […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Copeca Jet Center at Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. AVweb reader Bruce Huester told us about the FBO: Copeca Jet Center is a well-run, family-owned and operated FBO on the northwest end of Puerto Rico. We […]

Flying safely in high wind conditions is a matter of adopting the proper technique for your aircraft’s weight and configuration. One complication with which we pilots must always contend is wind. It can complicate a takeoff or landing, force heading changes while en route, mandate a fuel stop when stronger than forecast and make an […]

This gave me a little chuckle because it rhymed so well. The pilot knew too, as he said it with pauses: Line up and wait…Runway 28…Cirrus 188 Shawn Byersvia e-mail

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to St. Clair County Airport (KPLR) in Pell City, Alabama. AVweb reader Mike Grossberg got the royal treatment there recently: The service is “over the top” at this beautiful country airport. The airport manager, Larry, answered my airport advisory request […]

A trip around the patch at a controlled airport in New Zealand will soon carry a $1 NZD charge under a user fee schedule announced by the Airways Corporation of New Zealand, the “state-owned enterprise” that runs the country’s airspace system. By 2015, however, that same touch and go will cost $3.55 NZD as will […]

There might be a big solar flare that could affect GPS later this week. If it happens while you’re flying and knocks out your wonder boxes, what will you do? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then […]