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Conversion flow diagram—added a heading to highlight conversion of AVGAS from volume to mass
Day VFR equipment—inclusion of a turn and slip indicator and outside air temperature (OAT) indicator to the equipment list
Pre-flight information—inclusion of all Head Office and flight information region (FIR) NOTAM applicable to the en-route phase of flight, in addition to any location specific NOTAM
Frequency management—aligning text with other publications related to frequency management in Class G airspace

New fuel rules covering fuel planning and minimum fuel requirements that came into force on 8 November 2018
Recent changes to aviation medical certification
Substantial amendments to the graphical area forecasts (GAFs) section and inclusion of grid point wind and temperature (GPWT) forecasts to provide a display of data derived from weather model data
Streamlined information on NAIPS to remove outdated aerial forecast information with the introduction of GAF
Revised examples (including calculations, graphics and charts) such as calculating quantity of usable fuel required and beginning of first light, to reflect the intent of the current rules
Amendments to several references to respective CASRs, CARs, CAAPs, CAOs, and AIP as at 8 November 2018
Textual changes to improve clarity and readability
Updated abbreviations and acronyms.