Planning a Flight - P-12820268

T-45C TS INav-09

Flight Planning (Departure)

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 5—2.1.8.8

Where would you find information on special use airspace

for your selected route/altitude?

Answer: FLIP Area Planning AP1/1A

VI. Planning a Flight 1.1.2.1

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Lesson Organization

A. Suggested flight planning sequence

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Select your destination

Suggested Flight

Planning Sequence—

1. Select Destination

Generally OPNAVINST 3710.7, Section 4.4.1,

restricts use of civil airfields

Purchase of noncontract fuel from commercial

sources is not authorized except in an

emergency or when specifically authorized by

the commanding officer

Conduct a thorough examination of preferred

routes (AP/1), and the NAVAIDS, winds, MEAs,

terrain, special use airspace, en route weather,

cruising altitude ruled, fuel endurance, and

NOTAMs

Obtain initial weather briefing and request OPARS

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2. Obtain Weather

Takeoff, en route, and destination weather

Brief

Record forecast surface winds for destination

and alternate and data for computing takeoff

performance (pressure altitude, winds, and

temperature)

Request OPARS flight data

Determine most favorable altitude/flight level for the

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route that offers acceptable weather and most

3. Most Favorable

favorable winds

Altitude/Flight Level

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