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Thebriefing and notification options, in order of preference are:
NAIPSdirect dial pilot access
User software is required. Software is available fromAirservicesweb siteor
by purchasing aCD-ROM fromAirservices PublicationsCentre. NAIPS also
has flight notification facilities in either theDomestic Flight NotificationForm
(for controlled airspace) or the simpler SARTIME notification.
NAIPS FromAirservices’web site
www.airservicesaustralia.comclick on “Pilot BriefingService”. The user
interface is different toNAIPS. NAIPS from theweb site alsohas the flight
notification facilities.
AVFAX
Phone 1800805 150. A self-help system deliveringMET andNOTAM
information, including charts to a nominated fax number in response to a
tonegenerated telephone request. Charges apply via PhoneAway card;
registration is via the help desk. AVFAX also accepts hard copy Flight
Notification.
DECTALK
Phone 1800805 150. It is a self-help system that deliversMET information
on the telephone using a computer generated voice, in response to a tone–
generated telephone request. Charges apply via your PhoneAway card; No
registration is required. Noflight notification facility is available.
BRIEFINGOFFICER
Phone 1800805 150 andwait for the operator. This is a verbal briefing but
long–distance call charges apply.
FLIGHTWATCH
Available fromArea FLIGHTWATCH FREQ. Primarily intended for in-flight
updates. A24 hour national help desk is availableon 1800801960. APhone
Away card is purchased fromAirservices Publications centreor frompilot
shops.
WEATHERBRIEFINGS
Forecasts,weather radar images, synoptic charts andother useful information
are available direct from theBoMweb site atwww.bom.gov.au.
A user ID of: bomw0007 and a password: “aviation”have beenprovided.
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