FLYING PART 91 TO HAWAII: A PILOT'S GUIDE
This guide is an overview of what to expect while flying as a Part 91 pilot between the United States Mainland and Hawaii in an aircraft that is not equipped with CPDLC. It is a compilation of information gathered through experience flying to Hawaii as well as information researched and studied within primary FAA and ICAO sources on the subject and secondary sources from other experienced pilots and publications. This guide is designed to give the first-time oceanic pilot a broad exposure to flying these Hawaii routes. It is a place to begin, so that on the day of the flight, the pilot shows up with some idea of what to expect.
This guide may also be useful as a refresher. As much as we’d all probably like a paid layover in Hawaii every month, the reality is that most aircraft owners will probably not be flying to Hawaii all too often - maybe a couple times a year. Because of that, it can be difficult to ever become proficient with this kind of flying. Pilots learn a ton about the process after flying just one trip, but they may forget all of it by the time the trip is repeated again in 7 or 8 months.
Topics Include:
This guide may also be useful as a refresher. As much as we’d all probably like a paid layover in Hawaii every month, the reality is that most aircraft owners will probably not be flying to Hawaii all too often - maybe a couple times a year. Because of that, it can be difficult to ever become proficient with this kind of flying. Pilots learn a ton about the process after flying just one trip, but they may forget all of it by the time the trip is repeated again in 7 or 8 months.
Topics Include:
- ICAO
- Communications
- Routing
- Required Equipment & Certifications
- Plotting & Equal Time Points
- "Day In The Life Of" play-by-play of a Hawaii Flight & What to expect
- Abnormal Procedures & Contingencies
Make sure to check out our Part 91 Hawaii Flight Course as well!
Additional Book Resources
| AC 91-70B Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations |
| ARINC HF/VHF Voice Coverage - Pacific |
| Aviation Manuals LOA Guide |
| B036 & B054 LOA Descriptions |
| Central East Pacific (CEP) Route Guidelines |
| FANS/CPDLC/ADS-C Guide |
| Hawaii Flight Agriculture Guide |
| ICAO RNP 10 Information |
| Pacific Resource Guide for US Operators |
| Sample Master Document - 1 of 4 |
| Sample Master Document - 2 of 4 |
| Sample Master Document - 3 of 4 |
| Sample Master Document - 4 of 4 |