Alaska Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format
Alaska Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format The FAA transitioned to mandatory use of the international flight plan format for all IFR and VFR domestic and international civil flights in the contiguous United States in August 2019. Effective March 26, 2020, all domestic and international civil flights in Alaska must use the international flight plan format as well. The change is part of an effort to modernize and streamline flight planning and supports the FAA’s NextGen initiatives. Benefits of the international form make it easier and more intuitive for pilots to use and will increase safety. An increase in
Flying in Alaska
Flying in Alaska Special Considerations It has been said, there is nothing like flying in Alaska. There is a lot of truth in that statement. While Alaska offers a pilot unparalleled beauty, it also offers a very complex aviation environment in which to navigate. The challenges vary from the complex airspace around Anchorage to the vast, unpopulated areas that allow a pilot to operate in Class G airspace. Flying safely in Alaska requires thorough planning and special attention to detail. When preparing for a flight adventure, a pilot will consider such things as airspace, his or her capabilities, the weather