Flight Plans Flashcards
1
Q
When must a flight plan be filed?
6 things
A
- All flights in Class A
- All flights in CAS, IMC or Night(including SVFR)
- All flights in Class B-D CAS irrespective of weather conditions
- When destinations more than 40km away and A/C exceeds MTOW of 5700kg
- Crosses UK FIR Boundary
- Any Flight in Class F
2
Q
When is it advisable to file a FPL?
3 things
A
- Flying over the sea, more than 10nm off the coast line
- Over sparsely populated areas
- where SAR is taking place. (Specify times of entering and leaving)
3
Q
What is the London FIR address?
A
EGZYVFRT
4
Q
What is the Scottish FIR address?
A
EGZYVFRP
5
Q
When must a “DEP” message be sent?
A
For VFR flight plans;
IFR flight plans outside controlled airspace and the IFPS zone.
6
Q
Who must the DEP/ARR message be addressed to?
A
The destination aerodrome Tower;
Alternates Approach;
The FIR it’s flying through.
7
Q
What is the 4 letter code for Tower
A
ZTZX
8
Q
What is the 4 letter code for Approach?
A
ZPZX
