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IR.I.C.S3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Create a navigation plan and simulate filing an IFR flight plan.

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Create a navigation plan and simulate filing an IFR flight plan.

Bottom line

Pilots should file IFR flight plans at least 30 minutes prior to estimated time of departure to preclude possible delay in receiving a departure clearance from ATC.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.169 (IFR flight plan: Information required.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-2) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-13) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK Glossary (p. G-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AIM 5-1-15 (Canceling IFR Flight Plan) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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