As we soar into 2025, the Infinite Flight Appeals Team is back with another jaw-dropping data report! 📉 From unexpected pilot blunders to easily avoidable mistakes, we’ve seen it all this month! 😵💫
Are you guilty of the most common violations? Keep reading to find out what NOT to do and how to stay out of the appeals process! 🚀
A HUGE shoutout to the Infinite Flight Developers and IFATC controllers for keeping our virtual skies professional and safe! 🎉👏
❌ Ignoring ATC Instructions – The #1 reason for violations! ATC exists for a reason—listen and comply! 🎧
❌ Taxiing Through Others – Cutting in line isn’t just rude; it’s a violation! Follow proper taxi procedures! 🏁
❌ Ignoring Assigned Altitude/Heading – Flying your own route instead of what ATC assigns? That’s a direct path to a report! 📉
🤔 Think you’re a pro? Check the numbers below to see how many pilots got caught this month!
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.
📊 January 2025 Appeals – The Hard Facts!
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📝 Total Appeals Submitted: 282 😲
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✅ Approved Appeals: 102 🎉
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❌ Denied Appeals: 180 😬
💥 That means more than half of pilots who appealed still got DENIED! 😱
📌 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 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
📏Not following ATC assigned heading, altitude, or speed | 22 | 37 | 59 |
🛬Crossing RWY w/o Permission | 5 | 7 | 12 |
✈️Failure to Maintain Separation | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Taxiing Through Others | 3 | 11 | 14 |
Failure to exit RWY | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Unresponsive while climbing, descending or manuvering | 5 | 11 | 16 |
Aligned with the wrong runaway | 1 | 4 | 5 |
🛫Takeoff/Landing Without Permission | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Excessive Speed | 4 | 11 | 15 |
Taxi without Permission | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Failure To Complete Instrument Approach | 3 | 7 | 10 |
🛑 Entering RWY w/o Permission | 7 | 18 | 25 |
Failure to Divert | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Other | 10 | 6 | 16 |
🚨 These numbers show why you need to stay alert, follow ATC, and avoid costly mistakes!
Additional comments and outcomes related to specific appeals during this period:
Remarks | Quantity |
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No Response from Pilot | 38 |
Controller Requested Removal | 8 |
Simple Pilot Error | 41 |
Deleted Replays | 18 |
Controller Error | 12 |
One Time Courtesy | 46 |
⚠️ Pro Tip: If you delete your replay, you LOSE your chance to appeal! Always keep a copy! 🎥
✅ Listen to ATC Instructions Don’t argue, don’t hesitate just follow instructions! 🎧
✅ Know the Expert Server Rules: You can’t claim ignorance when you break the rules! 🤷
✅ Be Stable Internet Connection: Lag or connection drops can lead to unintentional violations.🛫
💡Pro Tip : A clean record shows professionalism and helps you avoid future appeals!
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👨✈️ Pilots: Most violations come from simple mistakes and distractions—pay attention and follow ATC commands! 🎯
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🗣️ Controllers: Giving clear and precise instructions is key to avoiding unnecessary violations! 📡
🚀 Pro Tip: Review the CommonCommon Expert Server Mistakes to improve your skills and stay violation-free! 🏆
If this report piqued your interest, check out my previous appeals data projects:
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🎯October 2024 Appeals Data | Are You Making These Violations?
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🎯 A Festive Look at December 2024 Appeals Data: Learn & Improve for the New Year!
🔮 Violation Forecast: February Predictions
Based on historical trends, we expect:
- 12% ↑ in landing pattern violations (holiday new pilots)
- 9% ↓ in ATC disregard (after this report’s publication)
🚀 Want to stay violation-free? Then learn from these mistakes and fly smarter!
💡 Pilots: Pay attention, follow ATC, and review the rules!
💬 Controllers: Keep instructions clear and maintain professionalism!
🚨 Let’s make Infinite Flight a safer and more professional experience for everyone! 🌍✈️
🔴 What surprised you most? Let’s discuss below!" 👇💬