Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
a.
Lead time of 2-3 hrs normally required; actual
process, however, only takes ten minutes or
less
b.
Best service provided if requested a day in
advance of flight
2.
Secondary method is through DOD message system
(AUTODIN)
a.
This method allows access at any military base
or aircraft carrier
b.
Message process takes 8-10 hrs (minimum)
from the time the request is sent
Sg 9, fr 7 (3 Overlays)
D. For a single leg flight plan (no intermediate stops), the
Fig 33 & 34: OPARS
following input data is required
Request Form
(Top front)
NOTE: Examples for a flight from NAS Kingsville to Hill
AFB are included in the following:
Overlay 1
(Bottom front)
1.
Pilot/unit - (optional entry)
Overlay 2
(Top back)
2.
Leg - 1 (no intermediate stops)
Overlay 3
(Bottom back)
3.
POD - KNQI (ICAO for Point Of Departure)
NOTE: In CONUS, "NQI" would be sufficient.
4.
POA - CUS (Point Of Arrival, Hill AFB)
5.
Routing
a.
$J (computer select best jet route)
b.
$R (fly jet routes or direct legs)
c.
$C (canned tracks, i.e., IR routes)
d.
..., OLM, J126, RBL, J1, OAK, ... (route desired
by pilot)
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