Enhanced Flight Following
Major Concepts “Second Opinion” Positive Flight Following Resource for Captain
Go/No Go Decision Making Weather Airports Aircraft IFR Navigation Capability Pilot Load Trip Arrival Confirmation
Go/No Go Decision Making Decision is consensus between Captain and “Releaser” Decision reflects company management’s philosophy Not intended to diminish Captain’s FAR 91 authority
Flight Following Tools FAA Flight Plans IFR flights when feasible VFR Radar Traffic Advisories Internet Computer Flight Tracking Contact via ATC in urgent situations
Beyond Operational Control Top Management Philosophy Customer Pressure on Pilots Path to Upper Management Advice
Senior Management Tools 24–Hour Availability Access to Necessary Data
Flights During Non-Business Hours Responsible Management Rep –Assigned –Equipped –Available
Summary