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A flight plan is the cheapest insurance you can get. If you do not arrive at your destination within half an hour after your expected time, flight service will do everything in their power to find you, arranging search and rescue if needed. Although many pilots choose to fly without a flight plan, as long as it is free, it is well worth the effort to file.<br> | A flight plan is the cheapest insurance you can get. If you do not arrive at your destination within half an hour after your expected time, flight service will do everything in their power to find you, arranging search and rescue if needed. Although many pilots choose to fly without a flight plan, as long as it is free, it is well worth the effort to file.<br> | ||
This article describes the process of filing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight plan in the US. The process may be different for other countries or the military. | This article describes the process of filing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight plan in the US. The process may be different for other countries or the military. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Check the type of flight. It will be VFR (visual flight rules), IFR (instrument flight rules), or DVFR (defense visual flight rules). To file a composite flight plan (a portion of the flight VFR and IFR) check both boxes. | # Check the type of flight. It will be VFR (visual flight rules), IFR (instrument flight rules), or DVFR (defense visual flight rules). To file a composite flight plan (a portion of the flight VFR and IFR) check both boxes. | ||
