Aviation doesn’t usually change overnight , but when it does, it often does so quietly.
Topics such as: New procedures, clarifications, temporary rules that last longer than expected, or important safety notes.
That’s where BeforeYouFly.ca comes in.
This service exists for one simple reason: to make sure pilots actually see the information that matters before it matters.
What is an AIC?
An Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) is an official publication issued by Nav Canada to communicate information that is operationally significant, but not permanent enough to be included in the AIP.
AICs often cover:
- Changes to procedures or airspace usage
- Safety advisories and operational hazards
- Clarifications to existing rules or practices
- Temporary or trial programs that affect flight planning
They are authoritative, reviewed, and intended to be read by pilots, but they are not always obvious or easy to track.
Why Should You Pay Attention to AICs?
Because AICs sit in a dangerous middle ground.
They are not optional reading, but they’re also not pushed directly to pilots in a way that guarantees visibility. Nav Canada quitely publishes them to their website without any direct notification to pilots.
Missing an AIC can mean:
- Flying with outdated assumptions
- Misunderstanding current procedures
- Increased risk during flight planning
- Awkward conversations with insurers, examiners, or regulators
None of this happens because we are careless. It happens because the system assumes pilots will continuously monitor multiple official sources, notice what’s new, and interpret it correctly on top of everything else.
How BeforeYouFly.ca Helps
Instead of asking pilots to constantly check official bulletins, this service:
- Monitors newly published AICs
- Summarizes what changed and why it matters
- Delivers clear, readable alerts directly to your inbox
- Links back to the original source so you can verify and dive deeper if needed
The goal is not to replace official publications. It’s to make sure they don’t get missed.
Key Features
BeforeYouFly.ca was built with Canadian pilots in mind:
Plain-language Summaries
No legalese. No copy-paste walls of text. Just what changed and what to pay attention to. With specific sections for General Aviation and VFR pilots.
Region-aware Filtering
Only receive updates on specific FIRs or category of update.
Email Delivery
No special app needed and you can unsubscribe with one click.
Transparancy
Each alert links directly back to the official Nav Canada AIC PDF.
“Getting” The Bigger Picture
Aviation safety isn’t just about stick-and-rudder skill. It’s also about information awareness.
BeforeYouFly.ca exists to close the gap between “this was published” and “this was actually seen.”
If that prevents even one avoidable surprise during flight planning, it’s doing its job. If you would like to see sample alerts or sign up, please visit beforeyoufly.ca.
