Re NotamPlot:
I think we realistically couldn't expect AIS to comment favourably or otherwise about NotamPlot: if they said it was good it becomes an endorsement, and if they said anything negative that becomes a problem too - so saying nothing seems sensible...
Some perspective:
The A1/A8 data via Internet became available Q1/1998.
NotamPlot became available Q1/2002.
It's probably fair to say that enhancements and "value-add" will happen much quicker now, post NotamPlot, than the 4 years it took
prior to NotamPlot because there is so obviously a market for such enhancements.
Whether or not these are from AIS or others I wouldn't like to guess.
I know Ian (of NotamPlot fame not fortune) is looking into this even as I write.
To
my mind there are two "action lists":
Phase I - must have:
Sorting by Lat/Long, better communication about changes, perhaps a structured "transition" period, better "POH" for the site etc.
then,
Phase II - nice to have:
Graphical representation of NOTAM data, WAP availability etc.
There are a myriad extras that could be done, but
my thinking would be make sure Phase I is correct prior to embarking on Phase II.
QDM, to answer your question more directly, I think if a transition period was to occur that would enable
you to use the tool you are comfortable with whilst enabling
them (or a.another) to develop new tools you would be comfortable with.
Sort of a win-win.
I
have asked
