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Steve Arbogast

Steve Arbogast

Steve Arbogast has nearly 30 years' experience in aviation meteorology. After eight years of active duty service in the U.S. Navy, he joined Universal in 1989. He currently serves as senior aviation and flight planning supervisor at Universal headquarters in Houston. Steve has attended and spoken at many business aviation- and FAA-related seminars and workshops, including volcanic ash workshops. Steve has provided his aviation meteorology expertise to NBAA and leading business aviation industry publications such as Professional Pilot, Aviation International News, BART and Altitudes. Steve, is a certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dispatcher.

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  • Aviation Weather Issues – Fog – Part 3: Dealing with Fog
    11
    May

    Aviation Weather Issues – Fog – Part 3: Dealing with Fog

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    3665
    There are a number of weather resources available to flight crew to indicate current and predicted fog conditions. It’s always ...
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  • 5
    Apr

    Aviation Weather Issues – Fog – Part 2: Impact of Fog

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 2 M minute read
    6858
    Fog conditions have potential to delay a flight or to cause the flight to divert from the planned destination airport. ...
    Read More
  • 29
    Mar

    Business Aviation Weather: Fog

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    12576
    Fog has the potential to significantly impact flight operations in various parts of the world. There are many different fog ...
    Read More
  • Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 2 – Dealing with Snow
    21
    Jan

    Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 2 – Dealing with Snow

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 5 M minute read
    6777
    For business aircraft operators, there are a number of particular hazards associated with snow and snow accumulation. Best practice is ...
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  • Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 1 – Types of Snow
    14
    Jan

    Snow – Its Effects on Aircraft & Runways: Part 1 – Types of Snow

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    5557
    With the winter season now upon much of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about snow. Different types ...
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  • Weather Pressure Systems and Business Aviation
    29
    Oct

    Weather Pressure Systems and Business Aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 4 M minute read
    4882
    Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted on the surface by the weight of air above that surface. ...
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  • Standard Aviation Weather Briefs: What to Know Before Takeoff
    1
    Jul

    Standard Aviation Weather Briefs: What to Know Before Takeoff

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    3883
    A critical element in the flight planning process – particularly for longer-range missions – is the aviation weather brief. While ...
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  • 30
    Jul

    Aircraft Icing and How It Affects Your Flight

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 4 M minute read
    12452
    It’s extremely important that pilots understand the dangers of aircraft icing. Even if an airplane is equipped and certified to ...
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  • Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 2: Avoiding Potential Risks
    2
    Jul

    Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 2: Avoiding Potential ...

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    3835
    Whenever operating a business aircraft to areas prone to volcanic activity, being aware of the risks and how to deal ...
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  • Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 1: Determining Risks
    11
    Jun

    Risks Volcanic Activity and Ash Clouds Have on Business Aviation – Part 1: Determining Risks

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 2 M minute read
    2957
    While it's relatively rare for volcanic activity to impact routine global aviation activity, there are occasional dramatic examples of operational ...
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  • Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 2: Advance Preparation
    13
    Feb

    Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 2: Advance Preparation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    3235
    It's often difficult to accurately predict formation, intensity, and track of hurricanes and typhoons. These weather events, however, must be ...
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  • Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 1: Understanding These Weather Events
    6
    Feb

    Hurricanes and Typhoons vs. Business Aviation – Part 1: Understanding These Weather Events

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Steve Arbogast
    PT 3 M minute read
    3864
    Hurricane and typhoon activity occurs in many areas of the world during different seasons. It’s important to understand risks and ...
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