T-45A UJPT, E2-C2 INav-09
FlightPlanning(Departure)
FLIGHT PLANNING
Now that you have looked at the aircraft requirements and textual materials relevant to planning an IFR
flight, you will want to establish a definite set of procedures to prepare for your flight. Once you are
comfortable with a pattern of accomplishment, make it habitual. Consider the following suggested
sequence:
1. Select your destination and route of flight
2. Obtain an initial weather briefing and request OPARS flight data
3. Determine most favorable altitude/flight level
4. Consult FLIPs and NOTAMs
5. Select a suitable alternate
6. Determine if a SID is available
7. Familiarize yourself with the Terminal Approach Charts
8. Complete a single-engine jet flight log
9. Complete a military flight plan (DD Form 175)
10. Obtain a final weather briefing (DD Form 175-1)
11. File a military flight plan (DD Form 175)
We will address all but the last three items in this workbook. A later workbook (INav-10) deals solely with
preparing the military flight plan (DD Form 175).
Select Destination and Route of Flight 1.1.2.1
First, tentatively select your destination and route of flight. OPNAVINST 3710.7 encourages the use of
military airfields and requires destination airfields be in the Aerodrome/Facility Directory of the current
DOD FLIP. Takeoff and landing at civil airfields are prohibited except when:
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Military units operate at the civil airfield
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A weather alternate is required and a military airfield is not available
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Official business is conducted nearby. Written orders are not required.
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Ferry and test missions
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Turboprop training command aircraft (VP and VR also)
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Civil airfields may be used for instrument approach and low approach training
Aircraft fuel and oil are made available to military users through military, Government contract, and
commercial sources. There is no economical justification for pilots to purchase fuel/oil from commercial
sources. Fuel must be purchased from military or contract sources unless:
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Flight is official business
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Previous flight terminated as a bona fide emergency
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Flight terminated at alternate
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Aircraft's limited range necessitates commercial purchase to complete an assigned mission
Using your tentative destination, conduct a thorough examination of the available NAVAIDS, winds, MEAs,
terrain, special use airspace, enroute weather, cruising altitude rules, fuel endurance, and NOTAMs to
confirm the suitability of your selection. Also check AP/1 for possible Preferred Routes.
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