Flight RulesAir Traffic Services
Flight Information Service (FIS)
A Flight Information Service (FIS) is a service provided by Air Traffic Services (ATS) designed to give pilots advice and information essential for the safe and efficient conduct of flights, including hazard alerts and weather updates. It is available on request to VFR flights operating in Class E and G airspace.
Key Points
- •Available on request to VFR flights in Class E and G airspace.
- •Can provide meteorological conditions, airspace status, and navigational facility status.
- •Pilots request FIS by contacting the relevant Area Control Centre (for example, Brisbane Centre) on the appropriate ATC VHF or HF frequencies.
Exam Relevance
Pilots must understand what services they can request from ATS while operating outside controlled airspace.
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