Filing Flight Plan Codes: Update to Your Filing Alphabet
New codes can be used when filing your flight plan to indicate advanced Nav capabilities that can’t be described without ...ADS-B UPDATE 2023 – WHERE ARE WE NOW?
The following is an overview of what ADS-B is, which countries already require ADS-B, and those who have upcoming mandates:Operating to Eastern Russia – Part 1: Airports & Operations
In this blog series we consider tech and destination stops in north and northeastern Russia. While there are several airports ...CPDLC Requirements Changed in Late 2017
Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) are currently required in Datalink Mandated (DLM) airspace within the North Atlantic Tracks (NATs). ...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 ...Flight Planning Tips for North American Region
Flight planning procedures are relatively unrestrictive and user friendly within the North American airspace. There are, however, equipment requirements, restrictions, ...European Region Flight Planning Tips
Network Manager (NM), or Network Management Operations Centre (NMOC) – previously known as the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU)-- ...Flight Planning Tips When Operating to Asia
Routing and airway restrictions are more common in Asia than in many other parts of the world. It’s important to ...CPDLC Requirements Changing in Late 2017
Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) are currently required in Datalink Mandated (DLM) airspace within the North Atlantic Tracks (NATs). ...Business Aircraft Ops to Chile: Flight Planning and Weather
While flight plan filing for Chile is fairly straightforward, there are some requirements and regulatory nuances business aircraft operators need ...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 ...Business Aircraft Ops to the Dominican Republic – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
From the permit perspective operations to the Dominican Republic are straightforward and not onerous. However, there are additional steps and ...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 ...BizAv Flight Planning Tips: Crossing the Atlantic – Part 2: Equipment & Certification Mandates
Business aircraft operators with limited Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities and certifications will encounter increasing limitations when transiting North Atlantic ...BizAv Flight Planning Tips: Crossing the Atlantic – Part 1: Airports & Routings
For business aircraft operators contemplating an Atlantic crossing, there are numerous flight planning requirements to consider, and there are more ...Transiting Malaysia: Part 2 – Permits & Flight Plans
Although Malaysia is not a complex operating environment, from the planning, permit and access perspective, it’s important to give yourself ...Guidelines for Managing the Flight Planning Process: Part 2 of 2
Each country has different regulations and requirements that must be adhered to as to when, where and how to file ...Operating to Colombia – Part 3: Planning Tips
Authorities in Colombia are strict on documentation requirements governing business jet operations in the country, so if you are operating ...Guidelines for Managing the Flight Planning Process: Part 1 of 2
The process of filing and revising flight plans, as well as the validity periods of flight plans, differs by country. ...Presidential TFRs – Impact on Bizav: Part 2 – Dealing with TFR Restrictions
In order to experience the least potential operational impact from a Presidential Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), always check the FAA ...Presidential TFRs – Impact on Bizav: Part 1 – Closure Areas and Restrictions
Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are put in place for U.S. presidential and vice presidential movements within the U.S. As ...