How To Plan A Safe Flight
November 28th, 2009 | 
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A flight plan is more than just a schedule and an itinerary. It is a map of your point of origin and destination indicating the different factors that will affect how safely and efficiently you will take off and arrive. For that reason, you need to have a flight plan that’s not only safe and extensive but also legal. Here are some tips for flight planning that you might find useful:
After knowing where you are, know where you’re going. Use standard flight plan forms. Completing these forms is important because there are many factors that go into play when you’re flight planning such as fuel consumption, air temperature, tail winds and other aircraft and weather-related information. There are also certain routes that are specified depending on the type of flight, along with set arrival and departure procedures that you have to be aware of.
Carry your documents. Always check necessary documents pre-flight: certificates, registrations, licenses, authorizations, information about weights and balances and operating limitations. If your aircraft has certain modifications done, make sure you have the required FAA forms. You must be mindful of these documents at all times, especially during international flights.
Always provide a margin. The scariest thing you can do when flight planning is to underestimate. When calculating for fuel reserves, for example, it’s important that you have at least an hour of fuel left on the aircraft when you land, even if fuel stops are included in yourflight plan. That should give you enough reserves in case you get delayed or experience problems during your flight.
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