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Enhanced Flight Following

This document explores major concepts of enhanced flight following, emphasizing the "Second Opinion" approach and positive decision-making processes. It provides tools for captains in Go/No Go decisions, reflecting company philosophy while respecting FAA regulations. Key topics include weather, airport data, IFR navigation capabilities, and effective communication systems. The role of senior management is highlighted, ensuring support for pilots under pressure. The summary covers necessary resources, access to data, and management availability to support informed decisions during critical flight operations.

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Enhanced Flight Following

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  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

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