#Preflight definition manual#

Where the FAA specifies Form 7233−1, Flight Plan and FAA Form 7233−4, International Flight Plan, the DOD may substitute their Form DD 175, Military Flight Plan and Form DD−1801, DOD International Flight Plan as necessary.

FAA and DOD Flight Plan Forms are equivalent.

Only DOD users, and civilians who file stereo route flight plans, may use FAA Form 7233−1, Flight Plan The information required by the FAA to process flight plans is obtained from FAA Form 7233−4, International Flight Plan.Alaska only: Pilots filing flight plans via 'fast file' who desire to have their briefing recorded, should include a statement at the end of the recording as to the source of their weather briefing.Flight planning applications are also available for conducting a self-briefing and filing flight plans Pilots may access Flight Service through or by calling 1-800-WX-BRIEF.Conducting a self-brief before contacting Flight Service provides familiarity of meteorological and aeronautical conditions applicable to the route of flight and promotes a better understanding of weather information.Pilots who prefer to contact Flight Service are encouraged to conduct a self-brief prior to calling.Pilots are encouraged to use automated resources and review Advisory Circular AC 91-92, Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing, for more information.Pilots can receive a regulatory compliant briefing without contacting Flight Service.Prior to every flight, pilots should gather all information vital to the nature of the flight, assess whether the flight would be safe, and then file a flight plan.Consider the weather, to include ceilings.Consider what each altitude cleared means for your options.Engine failure or fire at or above pattern altitude.Type of takeoff, and runway length required.The takeoff runway, its' length, and reported winds.Standardize your brief into a template that flows, and reinforce that template to conduct your preflight planning.Pilots must brief the passengers of seatbelt regulations and their use as prescribed in FAR 91.107.Verify all inspections are up-to-date and will not expire during the trip.Verify the aircraft Hobbs/Tach times match the recorded times (most flight schools charge by Hobbs time).

Though not legally required, additional considerations apply, especially when renting:.

Pilots are responsible to comply with 14 CFR 91.137 (Temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of disaster/hazard areas), 91.138 (Temporary flight restrictions in national disaster areas in the State of Hawaii), 91.141 (Flight restrictions in the proximity of the Presidential and other parties), and 91.143 (Flight limitation in the proximity of space flight operations) when conducting flight in an area where a temporary flight restrictions area is in effect, and should check appropriate NOTAMs during flight planning.

This information is not only important for ensuring the flight can be conducted safely, but also in determining if an intersection takeoff is acceptable.

For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature.

#Preflight definition manual#

For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein and.For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information:.For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC.Pilots in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.Determine if takeoff performance is adequate.If operating under IFR, review possible departure procedures as applicable.Rule of Thumb: For VFR, ceilings at or above 500 feet of Traffic Pattern Altitude for IFR: at or above appropriate approach minimums.Determine if takeoff weather is adquate.