ATS FLIGHT PLAN/CFP

Question 1

After how many minutes delay should the flight crew check the validity of the ATS Flight Plan?

Answer 1

For delays more than 30 min after estimated off-block time

Question 2

How is the CFP reference number derived (mdxxxxnn)?

Answer 2

First is month of flight (1-9 then A-C)
Second is day (1-9 then A-V)
xxxx is reference number
nn is flight plan number

Question 3

When is a TOC point not shown on a CFP?

Answer 3

When it is within 1,2 min of reporting point

Question 4

When is a TOD point shown on a CFP?

Answer 4

When the TOD exceeds 5 nm from a waypoint

Question 5

What is the difference between “CORR LNDG” and “CORR RAMP” on the CFP?

Answer 5

The two figures are provided to permit the TRIP FUEL to be adjusted for changes in T/O weight, whatever the reason for the change.
The CORR LNDG should be used whenever the TOTAL FUEL is changed as it contains an allowance to carry that extra fuel
The CORR RAMP should be used if the TRIP FUEL is adjusted by using fuel that is already on board, as REC EXTRA or CONT FUEL as the allowance for carrying this fuel is already included as part of the TRIP FUEL

Question 6

How is the wind figure “28125-M17” read on a CFP?

Answer 6

280 deg 125 kts, temp minus 17 deg C

Question 7

What is the difference between a Great Circle Track and a

Answer 7

• A rhumb line is an arc crossing all meridians of longitude at the same angle, that is, a path with constant bearing as measured relative to true or magnetic north.
• A great circle routes yield the shortest distance between two points on the globe.

Question 8

What is an ACARS simplified flight plan?

Answer 8

Dispatch can send a simplified flight plan over ACARS to improve message handling reliability.

Question 9

When can an “Abnormal Flight Plan” be sent from Dispatch”?

Answer 9

For flight with Landing Gear Down for example