FAA Updates Wx Guidance

Weve previously reported on the FAAs plans to eliminate its very familiar flight plan form with one aligned with the Internal Civila Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. The ICAO form is and has been required for international flights. Beginning in early 2017, it will be necessary for filing domestic flight plans, too, both IFR and VFR, as well as DVFR and for the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) surrounding Washington, D.C. The switchover was to occur earlier this year, then it was to go into effect on October 1.

Key Takeaways:

• The FAA has updated its Aviation Weather Advisory Circular (AC 00-6A to AC 00-6B), last revised in 1975, to incorporate modern scientific capabilities like radar and satellite weather, making it a current resource for pilot training.
• The FAA is transitioning to a new ICAO-aligned flight plan form, which will be mandatory for all domestic flights (IFR, VFR, DVFR, SFRA) starting in early 2017, requiring pilots to provide more detailed aircraft equipment information, including a hex code.

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