Chapter 6: Flight Planning Rules (Flight Log)

CHAPTER SIX

FLIGHT PLANNING RULES (FLIGHT LOG)

600. INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces the student to the process and rules to be used while filling out

the "Single-Engine Jet Flight Log," commonly referred to as a jet log or flight log. The

process will be demonstrated in the classroom while working the "Lecture Problem."

Step 1: READ ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE FLIGHT PLANNING

PROBLEM.

Step 2: EXAMINE DEPARTURE WEATHER AND DETERMINE IF TAKEOFF

MINIMUMS ARE MET (OPNAV 3710.7 paragraph 5.3.3.1) BY:

Selecting the lowest published minimums for an approach you can shoot, and;

Comparing with the following:

Standard Instrument Rated Pilot

Precision - 200- but not less than published mins.

Nonprecision - 300-1 but not less than published mins.

While looking up these minimums, copy the appropriate frequencies into the top line

of your flight log.

Step 3: EXAMINE DESTINATION WEATHER AND DETERMINE IF AN ALTERNATE

AIRFIELD IS REQUIRED (OPNAV 3710.7, Figure 4-1). Additionally, read any special

instructions that may be contained in the DOD FLIP.

While looking up these minimums, copy appropriate frequencies onto your Flight

Log.

Step 4: SELECT AN ALTERNATE (IF REQUIRED) USING THE FOLLOWING

CONSIDERATIONS:

Terminal Forecast

NAVAID Compatibility

NOTAMs

Approach Plate Remarks (i.e., symbol

Symbology)

and

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