PTD bulletin May 2026 - Fuel Planning

How much fuel do you really need for a flight? More importantly, how do airlines decide? In this edition, we break down the fundamentals of fuel planning—from taxi fuel and contingency reserves to alternates and final reserves—using real-world EASA procedures and practical SimBrief examples.

A huge thank you goes to Chiara Paganini for writing this newsletter and for investing a lot of time in doing so!

https://www.vacc.ch/file/611

Further PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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PTD bulletin March 2026 - ILS and GLS

PTD bulletin March 2026 - ILS and GLS
Precision matters. Discover how modern guidance systems keep you on the perfect glide path—whether you're flying a classic ILS or the increasingly popular GLS.

https://www.vacc.ch/file/608

Further PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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PTD bulletin February 2026 - NPA Approaches

Master the art of Non-Precision Approaches with this months newsletter covering NDB, VOR, and LOC approaches, including IGS approaches used in challenging terrain like Sion and Lugano. Whether you are flying "dive and drive" or a Continuous Descent Final Approach, these tips ensure you manage your lateral and vertical profiles with accuracy.

https://www.vacc.ch/file/607

Further PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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PTD bulletin January 2026 - RNP Approaches

PTD bulletin January 2026 - RNP Approaches

RNP Approaches might sound like dry regulatory soup—but they’re actually shaping the future of how we get airplanes safely onto runways. From curved approaches to ILS replacements and tighter minima, this is where modern navigation gets genuinely interesting. If you’ve ever wondered why things are changing (and why you should care), this one’s worth your time.

Thanks to Chiara Paganini for writing the big part of this newsletter!

https://www.vacc.ch/file/606

Further PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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PTD bulletin December 2025 - Aviation Weather

PTD bulletin December 2025 - Understanding aviation weather

Weather shapes every flight: are you reading it correctly?

In this edition, we break down METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX charts into clear, practical insights for VFR and IFR pilots.

Learn how to turn forecasts into smarter go/no-go decisions!

Find our latest bulletin here.

Further PTD bulletins can be found here.

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