1. Enhanced Flight Following

2. Major Concepts  “Second Opinion”  Positive Flight Following  Resource for Captain

3. Go/No Go Decision Making  Weather  Airports  Aircraft  IFR Navigation Capability  Pilot  Load  Trip Arrival Confirmation

4. 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

5. Flight Following Tools  FAA Flight Plans  IFR flights when feasible  VFR Radar Traffic Advisories  Internet Computer Flight Tracking  Contact via ATC in urgent situations

6. Beyond Operational Control  Top Management Philosophy  Customer Pressure on Pilots  Path to Upper Management Advice

7. Senior Management Tools  24–Hour Availability  Access to Necessary Data

8. Flights During Non-Business Hours  Responsible Management Rep –Assigned –Equipped –Available

9. Summary