Yes, you can still create and submit your Flight Requests in SOFRS if you choose, as well as submit your flight reports. Optional Flight Requests will still receive log numbers, but will no longer receive approval, meaning the requests will now remain “Open” until the end of the fiscal year, upon which we will change the status to “Closed.” Please note: pledged funding amounts and the completion of AFSRBs will no longer be verified for optional Flight Requests. All aircraft operations using NASA funds, instruments, assets or personnel are subject to compliance with NASA NPR 7900.3C and should be coordinated with you local center’s Aircraft Management Office.
Tutorials/FAQs
SOFRS: Can I file a Flight Request even if it’s not required?
SOFRS: Is filing a Flight Request (FR) required?
A Flight Request is required any time you are requesting to conduct airborne science research using ASP Supported aircraft, facility instruments, and/or ESD funding. Please see the “Decision Tree for Filing a Flight Request in SOFRS” below to determine if filing a Flight Request is required in your case. Also, if you are proposing to a ROSES call using an aircraft, you must file a Flight Request on the SOFRS website to obtain a valid cost estimate.
