Well, we know all about the problems with the AIS website discussed here - many of which have been, or are starting to be, addressed - but I just thought it was about time to make mention here of the
improvements that the system has brought, and for which I believe we should be thankful. If we don't pass on positive feedback to AIS, then the individuals who work there may come to believe they have a thankless task, and give up! We wouldn't want that...
I have just been doing the planning for a trip over the coming weekend (wx permitting!) which will entail flying through 6 FIRs, and will involve 7 destination airfields, and as many alternate airfields.
Compared to last year on a comparable foreign trip, the task of gathering NOTAM information for a number of FIR and airfields is far simpler, because you can get it all in one place in and one format. And because you can re-run the same query several times, you can do most of the work in advance, then check for late changes before departure relatively easily.
So here's my vote of thanks for what is an improved service. Thanks!
Andy
