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EN ROUTE
“The FAA is also proposing to implement flight plan filing for civil aircraft exclusively under the format used by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Flight plans contain specific information relating to the proposed flight of an aircraft and controllers use them to provide air traffic services. Today pilots file flight plans in the U.S. under either the domestic or ICAO format. The use of one format will simplify the process and align U.S. flight plans within ICAO standards.”
How does it “simplify the process” to require the more-complex ICAO flight plan? Why does the nation with the most successful general aviation system constantly have to adopt ICAO’s confusing, restrictive ideas?
“General aviation pilots increasingly have turned to automation in recent years to file flight plans and receive pre-flight briefings. New technology such as ADS-B is providing more inflight options to pilots. Flight Service will incorporate the industry’s newest technologies and reduce or eliminate other functions to create efficiencies and value....”
Beware of allowing FAA to off-load TFR and NOTAM dissemination to non-official sources; when charged with violation of FAR 91.103 “Preflight Action”, pilots will be unable to prove the acquisition of information was from the FAA’s current posted data. Historically, the FAA has continually abandoned its services to non- government providers, increasing costs to users and severing its links to the industry it regulates.
To send FAA your comments, questions, and suggestions and share your thoughts and id•eas, use this link:
www.faa.gov/about/office_org/ headquarters_offices/ato/service_ units/systemops/fs/changes T&T
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