Chapter 7 Flight Plans

Question 1

Define EET

Answer 1

The estimated time between two significant points

Question 2

Define EET for IFR flights

Answer 2

Estimated time from takeoff to time overhead IAF (if no IAF then overhead destination aerodrome)

Question 3

Define EET for VFR flights

Answer 3

Estimated time from takeoff to overhead the destination aerodrome

Question 4

How is time expressed in flight plans?

Answer 4

UTC (hours and mins)

Question 5

For IFR flights how long before EOBT must flight plans be filed?

Answer 5

At least 60 mins

Question 6

For NATS flights how long before EOBT must flight plans be filed?

Answer 6

3hrs

Question 7

How long before entering corrolled airspace or crossing an air traffic route must flight plans be filed?

Answer 7

10mins

Question 8

How long before EOBT must atc be informed of significant changes to flight plans?

Answer 8

30mins

Question 9

When should a flight plan be amended or cancelled when experiencing a delay?

Answer 9

Controlled flights = a delay of 30mins or more to EOBT

Uncontrolled flights = a delay of 60mins or more to EOBT

Question 10

If you divert to an aerodrome that is different to destination airport how close to ETA must you inform ATC?

Answer 10

30mins (prevents search and rescue being deployed)

Question 11

What are the 3 methods of filing flight plans?

Answer 11

Manually (personal), Online (personal) and electronically (commercial)