Who is responsible for filing a flight plan?


Who is responsible for filing a flight plan? (a) No person may take off an aircraft unless the pilot in command has filed a flight plan, containing the appropriate information required by part 91, with the nearest FAA communication station or appropriate military station or, when operating outside the United States, with other appropriate authority.


When must you file a flight plan?

Where a flight plan is required, it must be submitted before departure to an air traffic services reporting office or, during flight, transmitted to the appropriate air traffic services unit or air-ground control radio station, unless arrangements have been made for submission of repetitive flight plans (RPLs).


Are flight plans public information?

Flight plans are among the lesser-known public records. Often confused with flight manifests, these seemingly random assortments of numbers and letters contain extensive information that could be useful in litigation or in verifying an individual's claimed whereabouts.


Can a private pilot file an IFR flight plan?

Can a private pilot file an IFR flight plan? Yes, if he has a valid instrument rating. Private pilots may obtain all sorts of endorsements to their licenses, such as float, multi, instrument, and higher GTOW.


What 3 documents must a pilot have on them in order to fly?

In order to execute the privileges of a private pilot, you'll need to carry:
  • Your pilot certificate.
  • Government-issued photo ID card.
  • Medical certificate.