{"id":19606,"date":"2015-01-07T05:00:51","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=19606"},"modified":"2024-04-11T10:43:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T15:43:58","slug":"stage-2-aircraft-operations-part-2-operating-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/stage-2-aircraft-operations-part-2-operating-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage 2 Aircraft Operations \u2013 Part 2: Operating Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"

This business aviation blog post continues from our article last week, entitled “Stage 2 Aircraft Operations \u2013 Part 1: Rules & Limitations<\/a>.”<\/em><\/p>\n

More and more airports are barring\/restricting Stage 2 operations. This presents a range of growing challenges for business aircraft operators of Stage 2 equipment when flying internationally.<\/p>\n

The following is an overview of what you need to know:<\/p>\n

1. Getting from point A to point B with a Stage 2 aircraft<\/h2>\n

Even though your final destination may permit Stage 2 operations, the issue can be getting your aircraft from home base to the destination. Older Stage 2 aircraft typically have shorter ranges. You’ll need to consider noise restrictions at tech stops and alternate airports along the way, as well as noise-based overflight restrictions. This requires additional trip planning time with, potentially, longer routings and additional stops. Selecting alternate airports for a Stage 2 aircraft flight plan requires additional consideration.<\/p>\n

At airports that do accept Stage 2 equipment, there will often be noise-based curfew hours. This may impose schedule restrictions and, perhaps, higher costs in terms of additional aircraft parking and crew accommodation requirements, among other concerns.<\/p>\n

2. Dealing with Stage 2 restrictions<\/h2>\n

One option, in order to continue productive use of your Stage 2 aircraft, is to have it hush-kitted to Stage 3. Alternatively, with sufficient lead time \u2013 up to several weeks \u2013 you can usually find a way to reposition Stage 2 aircraft to many international destinations. U.S.-based operators may opt to use their Stage 2 aircraft until the end of 2015 and then sell it into a market \u2013 South America or Africa for example \u2013 that does not yet have Stage 2 noise restrictions in place.<\/p>\n

3. Stage 3 may also have issues<\/h2>\n

While all new aircraft are Stage 4, you’ll seldom face noise limitations with Stage 3 aircraft. Although Stage 3 operations are generally not restricted due to noise, there are exceptions. Farnborough (EGLF)<\/a> is a Stage 4-only airport. Dusseldorf (EDDL)<\/a> allows extended operating hours for Stage 4 \u2013 0500-2300 local vs. 0600-2200 local for Stage 3. At Frankfurt (EDDF)<\/a> Stage 2 is not permitted at all and Stage 3 may operate 0600-2200 local, while Stage 4 may operate 0500-2300 local.<\/p>\n

4. Exceptions to noise restrictions<\/h2>\n

Diplomatic and military flights with appropriate approvals are not normally subject to noise restrictions. Permits for these operations are usually obtained through diplomatic channels.<\/p>\n

5. Additional information<\/h2>\n

For more information on noise restrictions and phasing out of Stage 2 operations within U.S. airspace, see information on the NBAA website<\/a> or our article entitled “Aircraft Noise Restrictions \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Closing thoughts<\/h2>\n

If you’re operating a Stage 2 aircraft, it’s important to plan well in advance in order to understand and manage applicable noise restrictions. Alternatively, consider having your aircraft hush-kitted or leaving it at home base \u2013 and chartering \u2013 when you need to travel to noise-restricted locations.<\/p>\n

Questions?<\/h2>\n

If you have any questions about this article or require assistance with planning your next trip, contact me at larrywilliams@univ-wea.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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