Possible Pilot Deviation System

Features
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Hello everyone,

I would like to propose a new feature called Possible Pilot Deviation, which could help make ATC operations more realistic and fair, while also giving pilots a chance to appeal before receiving a violation.

Feature Idea

ATC should have an option to issue a Possible Pilot Deviation (PPD) to an aircraft in addition to the immediate violation system that we are having.

When ATC issues a PPD:

  • The system generates a unique code for that pilot.

  • The pilot gets 24 hours to appeal the deviation if they believe the report was incorrect.

  • During the appeal, the pilot must enter the unique code, which verifies the timer.

  • If the pilot does not appeal within 24 hours, or if the appeal is rejected, the system will automatically issue a Level 2 violation.

:satellite_antenna: Example ATC communication

Tower: Delta 1943, possible pilot deviation. Advise ready to copy.
Delta 1943: Ready, go ahead.
Tower: Contact KJFK Tower appeal system on code 9123XXX.
Delta 1943: Will contact on 9123XXX.
Tower: Readback correct, thank you.

:white_check_mark: Why this feature would help

  • Adds more realism to ATC procedures

  • Prevents unfair instant violations

  • Gives pilots a chance to explain mistakes

  • Encourages better behavior without being too harsh

  • Makes Expert Server moderation more structured

Please vote if you support this idea! :smiling_face:

I believe this could make Infinite Flight ATC and violations much more realistic and fair for everyone.

Thanks for reading!

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I’m bored but I voted for this, very interesting to see.

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I understand the intention behind this idea, but I don’t think it would be very effective in practice.

Firstly, this would significantly increase ATC workload. Controllers are already managing traffic, sequencing, and communication, and adding tasks like issuing codes and explaining a new system would only create unnecessary distraction, especially during busy operations.

Secondly, this system could easily be misused. Pilots might start relying on it as a buffer to delay consequences or submit appeals even when the mistake is clear, which could reduce overall discipline rather than improve it.

Additionally, introducing an appeal system would require extra moderation and backend support, making it more complicated to manage compared to the current straightforward violation system.

Another concern is that it removes the immediacy of feedback. Right now, violations provide instant consequences, which helps pilots learn and correct mistakes quickly. Delaying that by 24 hours weakens that learning effect.

Lastly, from a realism standpoint, real-world ATC does not operate with a system like this during live operations, so it may not actually add the realism it aims to achieve.

Overall, while the idea is interesting, it seems to add complexity without providing enough practical benefit.

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I would say “Possible pilot deviation, contact me on the community to discuss the reason” then ghost

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