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4.56.2 Filing of a Flight Plan

1. When to File a Flight Plan
  • A VFR flight plan must be submitted
  • to an appropriate ATS unit
  • BEFORE starting any flight conducted under VFR if;
  • you will be more than 50 nm from shore or
  • Alerting service required. 
2. Flight Plan Contents
  • MUST include;
  • Aircraft Reg /  Callsign / Type
  • Route including, aerodromes of departure/landing
  • EET's and time on the ground at each aerodrome:
  • SARTIME:
  • Fuel endurance and POB
  • Contact details of the PiC, owner or operator
  • Any additional information that may assist SAR