So, I assume a lot of you guys probably use fltplan.com by now. They offer the QICP briefings now, and the page offers this information:
FltPlan.com is an FAA approved source of aviation weather.
FltPlan.com is certified by the FAA as a QICP (Qualified Internet Communications Provider) for weather and notams. Part 135 and Part 121 operators may list FltPlan.com (FltPlan LLC) as an FAA approved QICP for weather and notams in their OpSpecs.
When they say approved weather source, is that a technicality only pertinent to 121 and 135 ops, or does this mean that a fltplan.com briefing counts the same as calling a FSS or using DUATS?
I'd like to know if using Fltplan.com is equal to calling the FSS and getting a standard briefing, legally speaking. Thanks!