Culling Procedures

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Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 12:52 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA is implementing an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Optimization program to address the significant proliferation of IFPs, aiming to eliminate underutilized and redundant procedures.
This initiative seeks to enhance aviation safety by reducing pilot workload and "chart clutter," decrease FAA maintenance costs, and reallocate resources to emerging aviation challenges.
The optimization process is a national effort, executed regionally, and includes a concurrent reduction of ground-based navaids while maintaining a balance for potential GPS outages.
Pilots and stakeholders can provide input on IFPs considered for elimination and stay informed about changes through the FAA's IFP Information Gateway.

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Still carrying a chart case with leather binders of paper approach plates? Your back probably tells you that the FAA has been issuing Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) at a phenomenal rate. The iPads, electronic tablets, and FMS Data Bases have masked the explosion of IFPs. However, the FAA is targeting the elimination of underutilized procedures through FAA Order 8260.43C and the resulting IFP Optimization program.

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