FOSC 18

Question 1

When are flight plans required?

Answer 1

When flying in a controlled air space
Or UK flights that cross the FIR
Flights that cross the UK overland authority (UKOA)

Question 2

What is OAT?

Answer 2

Operational air traffic

Under military authorization

Question 3

What is GAT?

Answer 3

General air traffic

Flights conducted in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authorities

Question 4

IFR and VFR?

Answer 4

Instrument flight rules; using instruments to return to the flight deck
Visual flight rules; using the view from the cockpit, controlling the altitude, navigation and avoiding obstacles.

Question 5

Flight time regulations?

Answer 5

Before OAT 15 mins notice required before departure
Before OAT 60 mins notice required before start
North Atlantic and flights requiring Air Traffic Flow Management to be filled 3 hours before start or taxi.

Question 6

What forms are flight plans raised on?

Answer 6

RAF F2919 or Mil eams.

Question 7

What criteria should be followed when completing the F2919?

Answer 7

Block capitals only
Pilots complete 7-19
All times in UTC

Question 8

Who is the F2919 sent too?

Answer 8

ATC
Pilot
Filling system

Question 9

Why are flight plans addressed?

Answer 9

To ensure the orderly flow of air traffic and notify all concerned