Flight Plans and Itineraries

Question 1

How much fuel do you require at takeoff for DAY VFR

Answer 1

At least a 30 minute reserve fuel. You must know how much fuel per hour your aircraft consumes.

Question 2

How much fuel do you require at takeoff for Night VFR

Answer 2

At least a 45 minute reserve fuel. You must know how much fuel per hour your aircraft consumes.

Question 3

In what cases must a flight plan or itinerary be filed?

Answer 3

A) Whenever the flight will be 25 nautical miles from airport or origin point.

B) International flights

C)If the flight is to or from a military airport.

Question 4

With whom do pilots file a flight itinerary?

Answer 4

A) A responsible person.

B) An air traffic control unit, a flight service station or a community aerodrome radio station.

Question 5

With whom do pilots file a Flight plan?

Answer 5

With a Flight Information center or 1-800-WX-BRIEF.

A) An air traffic control unit, a flight service station or a community aerodrome radio station.

Question 6

How long does an itinerary last before search and rescue is launched?

Answer 6

Typically 24 hours

Question 7

How long does a flight plan last before search and rescue is launched?

Answer 7

60 minutes

Question 8

The elapsed time box of the flight plan includes which details?

Answer 8

A) Total time for all legs

B)Total time of all intermediate stops.

Question 9

Why must an aircraft carry enough fuel to fly to the destination aerodrome and then continue flying for an additional 30, 45, or (in the case of a helicopter) 20 minutes?

Answer 9

To account for:
A) Unexpected delay

B) Weather changes,

C) Missed approaches

D) The need to hold in a pattern

E) Potential diversions

F) Other emergencies that could prevent an immediate landing.