Operational flight plan
Operational flight plan (OFP) is a document is necessary to ensure that an aircraft complies with all operational regulations for a specific flight, provides the flight crew with vital information for safe conduct, and facilitates coordination with air traffic control (ATC)[1].
OFP is a crucial document used by pilots to monitor flight progress, ensuring timely arrival and sufficient fuel. It also serves as an official record for audits or flight reconstructions. A well-prepared OFP enhances situational awareness and flight safety[2].
Generic Content
Operators use various formats, often computer-generated, for operational flight plans (OFPs), which may include the following parts:
- Aircraft registration
- Aircraft type and variant
- Flight date
- Flight identification
- Departure location
- Arrival location
- Route and segments with checkpoints/waypoints
- Planned cruising speed and expected wind components with estimated flying times between checkpoints/waypoints
- Safe altitudes and minimum levels
- Fuel calculations and estimated fuel remaining at each checkpoint/waypoint
See also
- Flight planning
- Flight plan - so-called ATC flight plan
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