PA.I.D.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Elements of a VFR flight plan.

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Elements of a VFR flight plan.

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A VFR flight plan records the route and information needed for flight handling and search and rescue.

FAA references

  1. AIM 5-1: Flight planning and ICAO flight-plan instructions — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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