What is FSS in aviation?
What is FSS in aviation? A flight service station (FSS) is an air traffic facility that provides information and services to aircraft pilots before, during, and after flights, but unlike air traffic control (ATC), is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances or providing separation.
How do you tell if a runway is closed?
Temporarily Closed Runways and Taxiways. To provide a visual indication to pilots that a runway is temporarily closed, crosses are placed on the runway only at each end of the runway. The crosses are yellow in color.
Do airline pilots file their own flight plans?
Flight plans are documents filed by a pilot or flight dispatcher with the local Air Navigation Service Provider (e.g., the FAA in the United States) prior to departure which indicate the plane's planned route or flight path. Flight plan format is specified in ICAO Doc 4444.
What is a Phase 5 airport response?
Phase V – Aircraft emergency with 30 or more SOB requiring major off-airport emergency resources. Phase V Working Event – A Phase response that turns into an accident event requiring major off-airport emergency resources.
Can pilots chat while flying?
It's unrealistic to expect a crew to fly together for several days and never discuss anything except items related to flying the aircraft. In fact, experts have demonstrated that in order to be most effective, crews need to talk -- even if it is just merely get to know you sort of chat.