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Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft – Part 2: Special Considerations
When a variety of equal time point (ETP) possibilities are available, operators have the option of being more selective and ...Calculating ETPs for GA Aircraft – Part 1: Planning Tips
There’s no regulatory requirement for general aviation (GA) operators to calculate Equal Time Points (ETPs) when planning and filing flight ...Aircraft Weight & Equipment – Impact on Flight Planning: Part 2 – Updating Records
In order to run the most accurate flight plans it’s important to regularly update aircraft weight records. If you add ...Aircraft Weight & Equipment – Impact on Flight Planning: Part 1 – Basic Considerations
Flight plans are highly dependent upon aircraft weight. When an aircraft is heavier, this affects climb performance and flight level ...Choosing Alternates & ETPs: Part 2 – Top Considerations
While runway length, lighting, airport hours, airport overtime availability and local weather are top priorities when picking alternates and equal ...Choosing Alternates & ETPs: Part 1 – Maximizing your Options
Some regions of the world are more challenging than others when pre-planning for airport alternates and equal time points (ETPs). ...Incorrect Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 2 – Areas to Watch for
Having accurate and updated aircraft specs on file with your 3rd-party provider not only ensures more efficient routings and flight ...Aircraft Specifications and Flight Planning: Part 1 – Keeping Specs/Weights Updated
Aircraft specs differ depending on aircraft model as well as the particular aircraft. For instance if you have three similar ...
