This AC was created in response to safety recommendations proposed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as a response to an accident which occurred in the state of Alaska. This document provides information and recommendations to commercial air tour operators on the creation of an Enhanced Flight Following Center (EFFC). In addition, the development, implementation, and integration of enhanced flight-following procedures for improved operational control. The creation of an EFFC is one way to incorporate positive safety procedures and comply with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 135.79.

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

• Part 1, Definitions and Abbreviations.
• Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors.
• Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules.
• Part 93, Special Air Traffic Rules.
• Part 119, Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators.
• Part 120, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Part 135, Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft.
• Part 136, Commercial Air Tours and National Parks Air Tour Management.