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A couple of updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First the quick one: error checking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes things go wrong. If they do, I’d rather you didn’t get incorrect data, particularly given how this data is used. A new system now checks all output, particularly Pre-flight Briefings as they are proximal to the flight and more likely to inform the actual execution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(We can have a good chat about recency bias another time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the output isn’t to standard, it’s quarantined until a human has had a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second update: Surprise me<\/a> is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprise me<\/a> generates destination suggestions along with some narrative as to why you might visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s designed to help you push beyond your regular loops or sausage sandwich runs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All AIP aerodromes are considered as well as plenty of unregulated options but obviously these are just ideas – not full briefings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a proper briefing for any of the options then each one has a quick link which will take you to the Request form so you can immediately generate a Pre-flight Briefing or Window Recommendation with minimal form filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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