Flight Plan

Definition

A document filed with ATC containing intended flight details including route, altitude, fuel endurance, and aircraft information. IFR flight plans are mandatory in controlled airspace. VFR plans are recommended.

Related Terms

Instrument Flight Rules(IFR)

Flight rules requiring navigation solely by reference to flight instruments. IFR...

Fuel Planning

The process of calculating required fuel for a flight including taxi, trip, cont...

Air Traffic Control(ATC)

A service provided by ground-based controllers directing aircraft movement in co...

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