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the latest NOTAMs.
8.3.12.1. Most aircrews use DINS as the primary means to obtain NOTAM
information. Occasionally, due to internet outages or lack of facilities at austere
locations, internet access may not be available. In these cases, aircrews must use any
means available to obtain NOTAMs prior to all flights (telephone, fax, HF radio,
etc.).
8.3.13. The Airfield Suitability and Restrictions Report (ASRR). This publication is
helpful in pre-mission planning and consists of two parts. Part One provides basic
airfield and suitability information; Part Two provides airfield restrictions and other
information for select airfields. ASRR information is available via the worldwide web
address: https://www.afd.scott.af.mil.
8.3.14. Navigation Options in the National Airspace System. There are two methods of
navigating in the National Airspace System: on airways and off airways. Specific
procedures for filing are found in FLIP GP unless noted otherwise.
8.3.15. On Airways. Two fixed route systems are established for air navigation
purposes. They are the VOR and L/MF system, and the jet route system. To the extent
possible, these route systems are aligned in an overlying manner to facilitate transition
between each.
8.3.15.1. Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, pilots are required to adhere to the
centerline of airways or routes being flown. Special attention must be given to this
requirement during course changes. Turns that begin at or after fix passage may
exceed airway or route boundaries. Consequently, the FAA expects pilots to lead
turns and take other actions considered necessary during course changes to adhere as
closely as possible to the airways or route being flown. USAF pilots should attempt
to adhere to course centerline whenever possible.
8.3.15.1.1. VOR and L/MF Airway System. The VOR and L/MF Airway System
consist of airways designated from 1,200 feet above the surface (or in some
instances higher) up to but not including 18,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL).
These airways are depicted on En Route Low Altitude Charts.
8.3.15.1.2. VOR Airways. Except in Alaska and coastal North Carolina, the
VOR airways are based solely on VOR or VORTAC navigation aids and are
identified by a "V" (Victor) followed by the airway number (e.g., V12).
Segments of VOR airways in Alaska and North Carolina (V290) are based on
L/MF navigation aids and charted in brown instead of black on en route charts.
8.3.15.1.3. L/MF Airways. The L/MF airways (colored airways) are based solely
on L/MF navigation aids and are depicted in brown on aeronautical charts and are
identified by color name and number (e.g., Amber One). Green and Red airways
are plotted east and west. Amber and Blue airways are plotted north and south.
Except for G13 in North Carolina, the colored airway system exists only in
Alaska.
8.3.15.1.4. Jet Routes. The Jet Route system consists of jet routes established in
Class A airspace. These routes are depicted on En Route High Altitude Charts.
Jet routes are depicted in black on aeronautical charts and are identified by a "J"