Commercial Flights Waiting for "Better" Weather

The Wright Brothers and the first mail carrying airplanes could fly anytime they felt it was safe enough. Too many mail planes hit mountains trying their luck in zero viability. Even war hero Audie Murphy's [the most decorated WW11 soldier] plane hit a mountain side in poor weather when the pilot failed to carry up- to- date terrain maps with him.

Problem

Every year, around the world, airplanes are still hitting mountains because of the inability to follow IFR rules or terrain maps.

This paper author has read over 25 books on flight methods and the FAA regulation book. An excerpt from the FAA regulations states "Every year, around the world, airplanes are still hitting mountains because of the inability to follow IFR rules or terrain maps.

Initially, the FAA required pilots to have a minimum of 400 feet of visibility before he could land or take off in foggy or rainy weather. This paper author has endeavored to update his knowledge about that topic and found the answers to be anything but clear. As a matter of fact, what he discovered by both flight school's interpretations and in FAA regulations themselves obfuscation [vague, confusing language] was the norm! How can a pilot, seasoned other otherwise, with one or two co-copilots or navigators, find what he needs QUICKLY and easily to clear mountains, fly through rain and land at both the correct airport and on the correct runway? What "seemed" rather matter of fact to this paper author, fifteen years ago, is anything but.

Significance of the Problem

"In the early years of air transportation, landing minimums for commercial operators were usually lower than takeoff minimums. Therefore, it was possible that minimums allowed pilots to land at an airport but not depart from that airport. Additionally, all takeoff minimums once included ceiling as well as visibility

Today, takeoff minimums are typically lower than published landing minimums and ceiling requirements are only included if it is necessary to see and avoid obstacles in the departure area.