How to File a VFR Flight Plan in Canada

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The aircraft identification (aircraft registration) you will find this on the side of the aircraft;

   c150 (Cessna 150) , M – MEDIUM, to indicate an aircraft type with a maximum certified takeoff mass of less than 136 000 kg (300 000 lbs), but more than 7 000 kg (15 500 lbs).
   
   L – LIGHT, to indicate an aircraft type with a maximum certified takeoff mass of 7 000 kg (15 500 lbs) or less ,, CYOW ,,,, This will let people know were you are going. ,,, If the flight plan is not closed search and rescue will come looking for you. ,,,, pink tail ,,,
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   Step 2: Flight rules select VFR by placing a v in the box I for IFR V for VFR Y for IFR first

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   Step 3: then VFR Z for VFR first

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   Step 4: then IFR

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   Step 5: Type of flight place a g in the box S for Scheduled Air Service N for Non-scheduled Air Transport Operation G for General Aviation M for Military X for other than the preceding categories

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   Step 6: Number of aircraft select one unless you are completing a flight plan for more than one plane

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   Step 7: Type of aircraft record the type of aircraft completing the flight ex.

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   Step 8: Wake turbulence select the one which applies for a C150 select L H – HEAVY

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   Step 9: to indicate an aircraft type with a maximum certified takeoff mass of 136 000 kg (300 000 lbs) or more.

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    Step 10: Equipment select all which apply (you can find this information from the plane I INS R RNP type certification J Data Link ` T TACAN C LORAN C K MLS U UHF D DME L ILS V VHF W RVSM certification F ADF O VOR X MNPS certification G GNSS Y CMNPS certification H HF RTF Z Other equipment carried

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    Step 11: Departure aerodrome use location indicators for aerodrome found in the CFS (Canada Flight Supplement) ex.

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    Step 12: Time this is the time you are departing in UTC

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    Step 13: Cruising speed determine your cruising speed then enter it in knots or as a mach number

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    Step 14: Altitude record in ASL (height above sea level)

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    Step 15: Route this is very important for search and rescue you must fill in the identifying letters for the aerodromes on your route.

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    Step 16: Destination aerodrome this is your destination or were you want to end up

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    Step 17: Total EET (estimated elapsed time) fill in using numbers deduced from your pre flight calculations

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    Step 18: SAR this is the amount of time from when your EET expires to when you must close the flight plan.

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    Step 19: Note* must not be more than 24 hours from total EET

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    Step 20: Endurance is the amount of time the airplane can stay airborne found from fuel on board and the amount of fuel burn

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    Step 21: ELT what kind of ELT is on board A or AD = automatic ejectable or automatic deployable F or AF = fixed or automatic fixed AP = automatic portable P = Personal W or S = Water activated or Survival

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    Step 22: Aircraft colors and markings

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    Step 23: what the plane looks like and any distinct markings ex.

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    Step 24: Pilot in command and pilots licence number

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    Step 25: who is flying the plane and their licence number

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    Step 26: Call 1 866 992 7433 talk to person

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    Step 27: Go flying

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