As we wrap up 2024, the Infinite Flight Appeals Team wishes you a Merry Christmas 🎁 and a Happy New Year🎉! This festive season brings not only joy and celebration but also thrilling updates like the 24.4 release featuring the reworked 737 MAX series 🛫.
Let’s dive into this month’s data trends to reflect, learn, and prepare for smoother skies in 2025! 🚀
A heartfelt thanks to the Infinite Flight Developers for their continued dedication to improving our virtual skies ✨ your efforts are the wind beneath our wings! 🦅
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Failure to Follow Instructions remains the leading cause of violations🚦.
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Pilots ignoring assigned headings or altitudes is another frequent issue, underlining the importance of situational awareness 🎯.
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Taxiing through others continue to disrupt operations 🚧, proving costly for all involved.
These trends serve as a wake-up call for pilots and controllers to work together for safer, more professional skies 🌟.
This report is based solely on cases where users reached out to the Appeals Team, Moderators, or Staff. Violations that were not appealed are not included. All names have been removed for privacy to ensure fairness, and the data is anonymized and shared for educational purposes only to help both pilots and controllers improve.
📊 By the Numbers: The Truth Behind Violations
- 📝Total Appeals Submitted: 247
- ✅Approved Appeals: 114
- ❌Rejected Appeals: 133
This shows a balanced, fair evaluation process, with appeals for Level 2 and 3 violations undergoing a rigorous review process. Level 1 violations are only reversed in cases of app-related technical issues
📌 Violation Categories & Outcomes 📋
Below is a detailed breakdown of the violation categories, the number of appeals submitted, and the outcomes of those appeals:
| Violation Category | Reversal / Approved | Denied / Uphold | Total Appeals |
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| 🚫 Not Following Instructions | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| 📏Not following ATC assigned heading, altitude, or speed | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 🛬Crossing RWY w/o Permission | 2 | 2 | |
| ✈️Failure to Maintain Separation | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Taxiing Through Others | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Failure to exit RWY | 1 | 1 | |
| Unresponsive while climbing, descending or manuvering | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Aligned with the wrong runaway | 3 | 3 | |
| 🛫Takeoff/Landing Without Permission | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Excessive Speed | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Taxi without Permission | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Failure To Complete Instrument Approach | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 🛑 Entering RWY w/o Permission | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Failure to Divert | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Other | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Additional comments and outcomes related to specific appeals during this period:
| Remarks | Quantity |
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| No Response from Pilot | 50 |
| Controller Requested Removal | 8 |
| Controller Error | 10 |
| Simple Pilot Error | 28 |
| Deleted Replays | 6 |
| One Time Courtesy | 47 |
Additional Notes:
- Controller Errors: These are instances where ATC miscommunication or system errors led to violations being issued.
- Simple Pilot Errors: These reflect instances of unintentional mistakes, highlighting areas for improvement in pilot training.
When reviewing appeals, several factors are considered to determine the outcome:
1. Violation History: A clean record over 10 months or longer demonstrates commitment to improvement, increasing the likelihood of consideration.
2. Severity of Violations: Level 2 and Level 3 violations from older periods carry less weight compared to recent infractions.
3. Performance Metrics: While XP, hours, and landings matter, consistency in safe and compliant flying habits is more important.
Tip:
A clean record over time demonstrates your commitment to safe flying and increases the likelihood of successful appeals.
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✈️Pilots: Stay alert! The data reveals hesitation or ignoring ATC instructions often results in violations.
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🎯Controllers: Provide clear, concise instructions to minimize confusion and improve pilot compliance.
Pro Tip: Stay sharp and review the Common Expert Server Mistakes guide to enhance your performance on the Expert Server 🏅.
If this report piqued your interest, check out my previous appeals data projects:
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🎯Appeals - September 2024 Data
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🎯October 2024 Appeals Data | Are You Making These Violations?
As we step into the New Year, let’s learn from past mistakes and aim higher than ever! 🚀
Whether you’re a pilot or controller, every effort counts in making Infinite Flight a better, safer, and more professional platform 🌟.
From the Appeals Team:
🎄 Merry Christmas 🎁, 🎆 Happy New Year 🎉, and 💙 Clear Skies Ahead!
Let’s make 2025 the most professional and enjoyable year yet. Fly safe and professional! ✈️