IFR Flight Plan Flashcards
no person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under iFR conditions unless…
Filed an IFR Flight plan AND received the appropriate ATC clearance
When is it legal to fly into IFR conditions without an IFR flight plan
It is legal to fly in uncontrolled airspace
(Airspace G)
However once airborne, the pilot must remain within class G airspace until an IFR flight plan has been filed and recieved ATC clearance to enter controlled airspace
How to File an IFR flight plan?
Flight Service Stations Via phone (1800-wx-brief)
Over radio
Online on www.1800wxbrief
Electronic Flight bag (Foreflight)
How long prior to flight must the flight plan be filed
The flight plan must be filed 30 minutes prior to estimated departure
Above FL 230 must be filed 4 hours before E.D.
