Flight Rules and Categories of FPL
Subject to the mandatory requirements of airspace classification shown below, a pilot may file a VFR or IFR Flight Plan for any flight. When flying in different types of airspace, a pilot may indicate if the aircraft will fly VFR first, then change to IFR; or vice versa.
There are three categories of FPL:
(a) Full Flight Plans - the information filed on the FPL Form (CA48/RAF F2919);
(b) Repetitive Flight Plans;
(c) Abbreviated Flight Plans - the limited information required to obtain a clearance for a portion of flight, filed either by telephone prior to take-off or by radiotelephony (RTF) when airborne.
Note: The destination aerodrome will only be advised of the flight provided that the flight plan information covers the whole route of the flight.
When to file a VFR FPL
A VFR FPL may be filed for any flight.
A VFR FPL must be filed in the following circumstances:
(a) All flights within Class B, C and D Controlled Airspace irrespective of weather conditions;
(b) Any flight from an aerodrome in the United Kingdom, being a flight whose destination is more than 40 km from the aerodrome of departure and the aircraft Maximum Total Weight Authorised exceeds 5700 kg;
(c) All flights to or from the United Kingdom that will cross the United Kingdom FIR Boundary;
(d) Any flight in Class F Airspace wishing to participate in the Air Traffic Advisory Service
It is advisable to file a VFR FPL if the flight involves flying:
(a) Over the sea, more than 10 nm from the UK coastline;
(b) Over sparsely populated areas where Search and Rescue operations would be difficult;
(c) Into an area in which search and rescue operations are in progress. The flight plan should include the expected times of entering and leaving the area and the details must also be passed to the parent ACC. The ACC will notify Kinloss ARCC.
Flight Planning in Remote Areas and Alerting Action
Pilots may file a flight plan for any flight, but it is most advisable to file a FPL if flying over the sea more than 10 nm from the UK coast, or over sparsely populated areas where search and rescue operations may be difficult.
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