On Oct. 1, FAA will make the transition from its traditional domestic IFR flight plan (Form 7233-1) to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IFR flight plan (Form 7233-4) for domestic ...
Despite modern navigational apps, proficiency in filing and activating flight plans, and obtaining flight following remains a checkride requirement for private pilots, as per Airman Certification ...
Solo students need to have a plan for an alternative if the flight cannot proceed as planned. In essence, in addition to the IMSAFE checklist, a pilot should conduct a self briefing on their plan, ...