The duration of Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) can be 30 hours for international airports, not just 24, to accommodate longer flights.
Pilots express significant concern over the lack of standardization between "sky pointer" and "ground pointer" attitude indicator displays, citing potential confusion and safety risks, despite both being FAA-certified.
Recent AIM updates introducing new "emitter type" codes for Block 18 flight plans (SUR/) are currently unusable, as FAA filing systems reject them, creating a disconnect between published regulations and operational capability.
A real-world incident demonstrates the risk of over-reliance on GPS navigation, as signals can be intentionally disabled or disrupted, emphasizing the need for alternative navigation sources.
