Night flight (Night-VFR): Fascinating but demanding and only with entitlement

Night flight (Night-VFR): Fascinating but demanding and only with entitlement

Night flying means flying according to visual flight rules during the legal nighttime hours—that is, from 30 minutes after sunset […]

Refresher: Sicht- und Instrumentenflüge in der TMZ Nordostschweiz

Refresher: Sicht- und Instrumentenflüge in der TMZ Nordostschweiz

The Transponder Mandatory Zone North-East (TMZ NE) has been in existence since 2022 and is located in the area of […]

With autumn comes the return of the foggy season

With autumn comes the return of the foggy season

How are the various fog phenomena reported or forecast in METAR or TAF? And what was that again about the […]

Are you flying on the right frequency in the mountains?

Are you flying on the right frequency in the mountains?

Do you often fly in the mountains and are unsure whether there is other air traffic in your vicinity? We […]

Critical phases during takeoff and landing

Critical phases during takeoff and landing

In 2024, there were eight accidents involving light aircraft in Norway. All of them occurred during takeoff, landing, or approach. […]

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