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Flight Plan Filing Changes for RNAV Arrival/Departure Routes

Effective June 29, 2008 at approximately 0900z, pilots who file an IFR flight plan and are qualified for and want to use RNAV departure or arrival routing, including RNAV SIDs and STARs, must use an ICAO Flight Plan (FAA form 7233-4) and identify their applicable Communication/Navigation/Approach Aid Equipment qualifiers and enter their maximum RNAV capability values in the Other Information NAV/ field. After June 29, 2008 at 0900z, pilots filing a Domestic (NAS) Flight Plan (FAA form 7233-1) will be assigned conventional routing only.

DTC DUAT's ICAO flight plan form has been enhanced to allow it to be used to file domestic IFR flight plans and it supports all required fields needed to obtain the RNAV departure or arrival routing.

For guidance on using an ICAO Flight Plan to file an IFR flight plan using RNAV departure or arrival routing, visit:

New Features and Updates Online!

DTC DUAT has just introduced DUAT mobile. DUAT Mobile allows pilots to access most of the DUAT capabilities right from your Smart Phone or PDA. This service allows pilots to file flight plans, check text weather at specific locations, check weather graphics, check TFR's and much, much more! To access DUAT Mobile from your Smart Phone or PDA you must open your Internet connection on your phone and connect to www.duat.com/mobile. This will enable you to access the specific web pages designed to make filing flight plans and checking weather easier. To make things even easier... You can create a favorite so that entering your access code and password is a snap. As a result of user feedback DTC will be updating the mobile site, in the near future, to include all of the features that are available on the DUAT web site.

DTC DUAT... Always improving the way you look at weather!   And, it's still FREE!

What is DUAT?

Not everyone knows what the DUAT acronym stands for. DUAT is the FAA's Direct User Access Terminal (DUAT) service for pilots. This service provides direct access to weather briefing, flight planning, and flight plan filing information to allow pilots to obtain a self briefing and file a flight plan prior to flying. The service is free to qualified pilots, dispatchers, and other authorized users.

How do I use DUAT?

DUAT FLIGHT VIEWS DTC DUAT provides a Tutorial on how to use the DUAT on the web. This Tutorial answers most frequently asked questions and gives examples on how to use the system. To select an issue please click on a link below. DUAT Flight Views Issue 1 (Low-Res 427KB) (Hi-Res 4.9MB) (revised 09/2002) DUAT Flight Views Issue 2 (Low-Res 756KB) (Hi-Res 1.1MB) (revised 10/2002) DUAT Flight Views Issue 3 (Low-Res 199KB) (Hi-Res 0.6MB) (revised 11/2002) DUAT Flight Views Issue 4 (Low-Res 601KB) (Hi-Res 7.5MB) (revised 12/2002) DUAT Flight Views Issue 5 (Low-Res 498KB) (Hi-Res 11.1MB) (revised 04/2003) DUAT Flight Views Issue 6 (Low-Res 419KB) (Hi-Res 10MB) (revised 07/2003) DUAT Flight Views Issue 7 (Low-Res 447KB) (Hi-Res 13MB) (revised 05/2004) DUAT Flight Views Issue 8 (Low-Res 326KB) (Hi-Res 2.4MB) (revised 04/2005) DUAT Flight Views Issue 9 (Low-Res 2.0MB) (Hi-Res 3.6MB) (revised 08/2005) DUAT Flight Views Sun 'n Fun 2006 Issue (Low-Res 1.8MB) (Hi-Res 3.8MB) (revised 03/2006) New Features and Updates (Low-Res 1.0MB) (Hi-Res 1.9MB) (revised 11/2006) You must have Adobe Reader installed on your PC in order to read the PDF files. Don't have Adobe Reader? Get it here:

MyDUAT MyDUAT is your own DUAT profile where you can store info for one or more pilots and aircraft. And the new DUAT Shortcuts let you use this info with one click. Your MyDUAT settings appear at the top of the main DUAT menu. You can save all your pilot and aircraft information in DUAT so you don't have to retype it for each briefing! Click Update on the DUAT Menu page now and start saving time today! DUAT Shortcuts Insert pilot, aircraft or route info into your DUAT forms with one click! The new DUAT Shortcuts will appear at the top of any DUAT forms that need pilot, aircraft or route data. Simply pick the pilot or aircraft you want and DUAT will fill out your form for you. The route shortcut will include both your saved routes as well as recent routes that you my have used. Access via Modem If you prefer to use an 800 number rather than the Internet, download DUAT Windows 3.04, DTC's access software for Windows. This program now provides access to State NEXRAD graphics.

FAA Security Bulletin

The U.S. Government continues to receive credible indications that extremist individuals are planning additional terrorist operations against U.S. and Western interests within the U.S. and overseas. Such operations, possibly involving civil and general aviation (GA) aircraft, could be carried out whenever attack preparations are complete and operatives are in place. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has no credible information concerning specific targets, timing, or methods of attack. However, the GA community should observe good physical security for aircraft and facilities and be continuously on the lookout for suspicious persons, activities, and operations around airports.

Terrorists who are no longer able to hijack commercial airliners because of increased security at commercial airports may turn to GA airports and aircraft to conduct operations.

The TSA asks members of the GA community to report all unusual and suspicious activities. If you observe persons, aircraft, and operations that do not fit the customary pattern at your airport, you should immediately advise law enforcement authorities.

Your immediate action is requested for these items:

• Secure unattended aircraft to prevent unauthorized use.
• Verify the identification of crew and passengers prior to departure.
• Verify that baggage and cargo are known to the persons on board.
• Where identification systems are in place, encourage employees to wear proper identification and challenge persons not wearing proper identification.

Increased vigilance should be directed toward the following:

• Aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modifications.
• Persons loitering in the vicinity of aircraft or air operations areas.
• Persons who appear to be under stress or the control of other persons.
• Persons whose identification appears altered or inconsistent.

*** ATTENTION *** ALL *** PILOTS ***

PLEASE CHECK FDC, FDC GENERAL NOTAMS, AND ATC PRODUCTS FOR TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO YOUR AREA OR ROUTE.

Please note that the following statement is directed at potential abusers/hackers and is not meant to discourage legitimate users in any way:

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This is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer system. FAA systems, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices (specifically including Internet access) are provided for the processing of official U.S. Government information. Unauthorized access or use of this computer system may subject violators to criminal, civil, and/or administrative action. All information on this computer system may be intercepted, recorded, read, copied, and disclosed by and to authorized personnel for official purposes, including criminal investigations. Access or use of this computer system by any person whether authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to these terms.

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