<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>CrosswindBay</title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/</link><description>CrosswindBay blog</description><item><title><![CDATA[After the ground stop: what the FAA said about getting flights back to normal]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/after-the-faa-ground-stop-flight-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where things stood on Saturday, November 14, 2026, after the nationwide FAA ground stop: official recovery estimates, cancellation snapshots, and a short tip sheet for rebooking and refunds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened in the November 13 nationwide FAA ground stop]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/faa-nationwide-ground-stop-november-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sourced explainer on the FAA's nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, 2026: the timeline, what officials say caused it, what a ground stop is, and what travelers can do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the roads to FLL flood: what travelers ran into on September 18]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/fll-flooding-september-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recap of public reporting on the September 18, 2026 storm flooding near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's entrances, and practical tips for getting to any airport on a flooded day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gifts for the pilot in the family, without filling the hangar with junk]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/gifts-for-pilots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A practical gift guide for pilots, student pilots and airport people: what they will actually use, what they will keep, and what to skip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is known about the November 1 Learjet accident near Greenacres]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/greenacres-learjet-60-crash-what-is-known/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A factual summary of official information about the Learjet 60 that crashed near Greenacres, Palm Beach County, on November 1, 2026, and the status of the NTSB investigation (ERA27MA026).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A first home flight-sim setup: yoke, pedals and a clear desk]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/home-flight-sim-setup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How to build a first home flight-simulator setup that helps real flying: what to buy first, how to set up the desk, and how to practice procedures instead of just sightseeing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to read a METAR in 60 seconds]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/how-to-read-a-metar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A plain-English, field-by-field walk through one real Fort Lauderdale METAR, with the codes you will see most often and a few that trip up student pilots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to read a TAF before you go (and when to stay on the ground)]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/how-to-read-a-taf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts: the valid period, FM, TEMPO, BECMG and PROB30 groups, using a real Fort Lauderdale TAF and a worked summer example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet blast on the ground: what flipped a Cessna at John Wayne, and how pilots stay clear]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/jet-blast-taxiway-hazard-john-wayne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A factual recap of the November 7, 2026 incident in which a Cessna 172 overturned while taxiing behind an airliner at John Wayne Airport, and a plain-English look at jet blast and how light-aircraft pilots avoid it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key West fly-out from Fort Lauderdale: how to plan the trip]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/key-west-fly-out-from-fort-lauderdale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A planning guide for flying a light airplane from the Fort Lauderdale area to Key West International (EYW): route choices, airspace and airport notes from the FAA Chart Supplement, the FBO, fuel and fees, and weather timing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An airport day with kids: how to watch airplanes and keep it fun]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/kids-at-the-airport-watching-planes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How to plan a family day watching airplanes: picking a spot, timing it, what to bring, how to explain what kids are seeing, and the rules that keep everyone safe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private pilot checkride week: what to study, what to pack, what to skip]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/private-pilot-checkride-prep/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A calm, practical plan for the week before a private pilot practical test: studying the ACS, paperwork, weather, the oral, the flight and what to bring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A student pilot's headset buying guide (and the cheap comfort upgrade)]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/student-pilot-headset-buying-guide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What actually matters in a first aviation headset: fit, clamp force, passive versus ANR, mic quality and spare parts, plus why fresh ear seals can make an old headset feel new.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 2026 travel: when the crowds peak, and how to pack for a delayed trip]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/thanksgiving-2026-air-travel-forecast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What AAA and Airlines for America project for Thanksgiving 2026 air travel, the busiest days to expect, and a practical plan for flying through a holiday rush after a rough November.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to CrosswindBay]]></title><link>https://crosswindbay.com/blog/welcome-to-crosswindbay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An independent pilot lounge on the internet: live airport weather, nearby traffic, fly-out ideas, free aviation games and gear for pilots and the people who love them.]]></description></item></channel></rss>