IFR Flight Planning Checklist
IFR Flight Planning Checklist
General Items
- Have flight bag ready with necessary documents
- Check personal items and ensure availability of charts and manuals
Pre-Flight Preparations
- Review flight route and waypoints
- Check NOTAMs for departure and arrival airports
- Review weather conditions along the route
- Ensure charts are current and available
- Verify aircraft registration and insurance status
Flight Plan Filing
- File IFR flight plan with ATC
- Obtain squawk code from ATC
- Confirm departure and arrival airports and runways
Aircraft Inspection
- Conduct pre-flight inspection of the aircraft
- Check fuel levels and ensure adequate reserves
- Verify engine and systems performance
- Ensure navigation and communication equipment is operational
Passenger Briefing
- Brief passengers on safety procedures
- Review emergency protocols in case of loss of communication
Departure Procedures
- Set altimeter to local setting
- Review departure procedures and SID, if applicable
- Confirm clearance with ground control before taxiing
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