Aviation Flight Planning Resources | Flight Weather Planning

FlyRyte Drone Academy

Odhran Murphy

At FlyRyte, we like to keep things simple. This page is broken down into two parts, the first is the three-step flight planning section, followed by the weather. The second part is a bunch of links that we think you might find useful. As always, if you would like to see something added, just get in touch!

Principles of Flight Instructor

Odhrán Murphy

Step 1

Check Airspace

It is important to know the airspace you will be flying in

Step 1

Check NOTAMS

Check if there are any notice to airmen which may affect your flight

Step 2

Complete UF101*

*UF101 is an application to fly in controlled airspace, only complete if you the airspace map indicated it is required

Flight Planner App

Step 3

Complete Risk Assessment

A site and risk assessment should be completed for every flight. Download a copy here!

Download latest version

Peter Smyth

The next thing that you will need to check is the weather! As you get closer to the flight you will use different resources, so we have laid them out in the order we think works best!

Meteorology Instructor

Peter Smyth

Weather links

North Atlantic Weater Charts

Windy

Irish Rainfall Radar

North Atlantic Weather Charts

Irish Rainfall Radar

3-5 days

Onsite

1-3 days

Irish

Drone Rules

Check out this link for access to the Irish Aviation Authority Drone Rules

Distance & Bearing Calculator

Use this handy tool for flight planning and for completing UF101

Altitude calculator

Want to find out your 'above mean sea level' altitude? Follow the link!

Irish DJI

Drone Dealer

Model Heli Services in Ennis Co. Clare are FlyRyte's preferred DJI provider, great service and after sales care

Irish Drone Rules

Irish

Drone Rules

Check out this link for access to the Irish Aviation Authority Drone Rules

Distance & Bearing Calculator

Use this handy tool for flight planning and for completing UF101

Altitude calculator

Want to find out your 'above mean sea level' altitude? Follow the link!

Irish DJI Drone Dealer

Irish DJI

Drone Dealer

Model Heli Services in Ennis Co. Clare are FlyRyte's preferred DJI provider, great service and after sales care

Drone Registration

Drone Registration

Register your drone for

€5 with ASSET

Drone

Insurance

Make sure you are covered, tell the team in CoverDrone we sent you!

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FlyRyte on Youtube

FlyRyte on Youtube

Check out our YouTube channel for training videos and other interesting bits!