Flight Plan Guide for Pilots
Flight Plan Guide for Pilots
The Flight Plan is a document filled out by the pilot that presents their intentions.
of flight and is directed to the Air Traffic Control Service.
This manual is an adaptation of MCA 100-11 and aims to clarify how
fill in each field of the form in the virtual aviation environment. For more information,
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
In the case where the call sign to be used exceeds 7 characters, the pilot
must insert the nationality mark or the common mark and the registration mark of
aircraft or other official registration identifier in ITEM 7 and, in ITEM 18, the indicator
RMK/ followed by the call sign to be used, as per item 8.21
Insert one of the following letters to indicate the flight rule that the pilot intends to apply.
observe:
▪ I–For IFR, when it is intended that the flight be conducted entirely IFR;
▪ V–For VFR, when it is intended that the flight be conducted entirely VFR;
▪ Y-When it is intended that the flight is to be conducted IFR, followed by a or
but subsequent changes to the flight rules; or
▪ Z–When it is intended for the flight to initially be conducted VFR, followed by a
or further changes to the flight rules.
In the case of using Y or Z, the pilot must enter, in ITEM 15, the change points.
of flight rules, observing the provisions of items 6.3.5 and 8.18
When registering ZZZZ, indicate the type of aircraft in ITEM 18, preceded by TYP/
according to item 8.13
Insert, on the left side of the field, one of the following letters:
▪ If the aircraft does not have radiocommunications equipment, assistance to
navigation and the approach required for the considered route or if these do not
will work; or
▪ If the aircraft is equipped with standardized radio communication equipment,
navigation and approach aids required for the route considered for these
will function.
Insert, in addition to or in replacement of what is provided in the previous 'B', one of the more
the following letters, when necessary, to indicate the equipment and the COM/NAV capabilities
and the navigation and approach aids available, in operation.
A GBAS landing system K MLS
B LPV (APV with SBAS) L ILS
C LORAN C M1 ATC SATVOICE (INMARSAT)
D DME M2 ATC SATVOICE (MTSAT)
E1FMC WPR ACARS M3 ATC SATVOICE (Iridium)
E2D-FIS ACARS O VOR
E3PDC ACARS P1 CPDLC RCP 400
F ADF P2 CPDLC RCP 240
(GNSS) If any portion of the flight
was planned to be conducted
G under IFR, it refers to GNSS P3 receivers SATVOICER RCP 400
that meet the stated requirements
in specific legislation
H HF RTF P4-P9 Reserved for RCP
I Inertial navigation R Approved PBN
J1CPDLC ATN VDL Mode 2 T TACAN
J2CPDLC FANS 1/A HFDL U UHF RTF
J3CPDLC FANS 1/A VDL Mode A V VHF RTF
J4CPDLC FANS 1/A VDL Mode 2 W Approved RVSM
J5CPDLC FANS 1/A SATCOM (INMARSAT) X Approved MNPS
VHF with separation capability
J6CPDLC FANS 1/A SATCOM (MTSAT) Y
of 8.33 KHz channels
Another transported equipment
J7CPDLC FANS 1/A SATCOM (Iridium) Z
or other capabilities
Table 1 - List of communication equipment and navigation aids capacities
and the approach
If the letter G is used, the types of external GNSS augmentation, if any, are indicated.
no ITEM 18 after the NAV/ indicator and they are separated by a space.
If the letter S is used, the VHF RTF, VOR, and ILS equipment are considered
standardized, unless another combination is prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority.
If the letter R is used, the performance-based navigation levels that can be
achieved will be specified in item 18 after the PBN indicator.
The information about navigation capacity is provided to the ATC for the purpose of
traffic authorization and regulation
Insert, on the right side of the ITEM, one or more of the following designators, up to a maximum
of 20 characters, to indicate the type of equipment and/or surveillance capabilities in
functions installed on the aircraft.
Insert the letter N if there is no surveillance equipment on board for the route to be flown.
where the equipment is inoperable.
▪ SSRem Mode S
E-Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, pressure altitude and
capacity of amplified spontaneous signals (ADS-B);
H-Transponder Mode S, understanding the aircraft identification, the pressure altitude and the
improved surveillance capability;
I–Transponder Mode S, with the identification of the ACFT, but without altitude capability.
pressure;
L-Transponder Mode S, including aircraft identification, pressure altitude,
capacity of enhanced automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) signals and improved surveillance capability;
P-Transponder Mode S, with pressure altitude, but without the ability to identify the
ACFT
S-Transponder Mode S, with pressure altitude and aircraft identification capability; or
X-Transponder Mode S, without the identification of the ACFTe without pressure altitude capability.
The enhanced surveillance capability is the ability that the aircraft has to
transmit certain flight data through air-ground link via Mode S transponder
▪ ADS-B
B1–ADS-B with specialized capability ADS-B 'out' at 1090 MHz;
B2–ADS-B with specialized capability ADS-B 'out' and 'in' at 1090 MHz;
U1 - ADS-B 'out' capacity using UAT;
U2–ADS-B capability 'out' and 'in' using UAT;
V1 - ADS-B 'out' capability using VDL, in mode 4; or
V2–ADS-B 'out' and 'in' capability using VDL, in mode 4.
▪ ADS-C
D1–ADS-C with FANS1/A capabilities; or
G1–ADS-C with ATN capabilities.
The alphanumeric characters that are not indicated above are reserved.
The RSP specifications, if applicable, will be listed in ITEM 18, after the SUR/ indicator.
Additional surveillance equipment or capabilities will be listed in ITEM 18, after the
SUR indicator/, as provided for in DECEA regulations.
5.2 HOUR
(4 characters)
Insert the true cruise speed for the first part or the entirety of the flight
due to:
▪ Kilometers per hour: the letter K, followed by 4 digits;
▪ We: the letter N, followed by 4 digits; or
▪ Mach Number: the letter M, followed by 3 digits, rounded to the nearest hundredth.
next.
The procedures described here must be observed without prejudice to what is established by the
ICA 100-12 on Cruise Levels and its Applicability
Cruise Levels (flight level or altitude) from the Levels Table must be used.
from the constant Cruiser of the ICAO 100-12, respecting the magnetic heading of the route to be flown and
the flight rule.
The Cruise Levels must be expressed in LEVEL for the planned flights to be
conducted at a level equal to or higher than the lowest usable flight level or, when
applicable, for flights conducted above the Transition Altitude.
The Cruise Levels must be expressed in ALTITUDE for the planned flights to
will be conducted below the minimum usable flight level or, when applicable, for the flights
conduzidos abaixo ou na Altitude de Transição.
A. Insert the identifier of the first route ATS, if the departure aerodrome is located in the
routeATSou connected to it or, still, if the departure airfield is not on the route
Connecting to it, insert the letters DCT followed by the junction point with the
first route ATSe by the designation of that route;
Figure 9 - Examples of filling out the Designated RouteATS with speed change
and/or level and route change
C. Followed, in each case, by the identifier of the next route segment ATS, including if
for the same as the preceding, or by DCT, if the flight to the next point is carried out
off a designated route.
Figure 12 - Examples of filling in the Designated RouteATS with more than one segment
Insert DCT between successive points, separating each element by a space, unless
that both points are defined by geographic coordinates or by marking and
distance.
Figure 14–Example of route filling with code assigned to the default departure route
arrival
The speed change will be informed when there is a forecast of a variation of 5%.
true airspeed (TAS) or 0.01 Mach or more compared to that declared in ITEM 15
The point where it is expected to change the flight rules, followed by a space and one of the
following indications:
▪ VFR, if going from IFR to VFR; or
▪ IFR, if going from VFR to IFR.
The point where the change of flight rules is expected to occur will be considered a point of
mandatory notification
The letter C followed by a slash, from the point where it is expected to begin the ascent.
in cruise, from another diagonal bar, the speed to be maintained during the climb in cruise,
of the two levels that define the layer to be occupied during the cruise ascent, or of the level
from which the climb to cruise is planned, followed by the lettersPLUS, with no space in between
they.
Insert the indicator of the locality of the destination aerodrome defined by the authority.
competent, four characters, followed without space, of the total expected flight duration (4
characters), or insert ZZZZ, followed, without space, by the expected flight duration, if it was not
assigned locality indicator, and indicate the name of the municipality, Federation Unit (UF) and
the destination locality in ITEM 18, preceded by DEST/, according to item 8.8.
Any other necessary information, in the form of the appropriate indicator and in the
the sequence shown below (STS/, PBN/, RIF/, ... and RMK/), followed by a slash and the
indicator or designator to be registered.
The use of indicators not included in this chapter may result in the rejection of the Plan.
Flight. Hyphens or slashes should only be used as prescribed in the items.
to follow
8.1 STS/
The reason for the special treatment by the ATS body must be indicated by the
constant identifiers in the table below:
(**) Additionally, the SEGP or DEFC coding must be inserted, preceded by the
RMK indicator/, for aerial operations, respectively, of public safety or of
civil defense, with the aim of assisting or safeguarding human life or the environment
environment
Other reasons not listed in the table above should be indicated under the designation
RMK/
8.2 PBN/
8.3 NAV/
8.4 COM/
Indicate communication equipment and capabilities if the letter Z is indicated in ITEM 10.
8.5 DAT/
Indicate equipment and surveillance capacity not specified in ITEM 10. Please indicate.
the largest number of applicable RSP specifications for the flight, using the designation(s) without
space. Several RSP specifications are separated by a space.
8.7 DEP/
Name of the municipality, followed by a space, the Federation Unit (UF), followed by
a space, and the place of departure, if indicated ZZZZ in ITEM 13.
For airfields not listed in Aeronautical Information Publications
relevant, indicate the location as mentioned below:
▪ With 4 digits, indicating the latitude in degrees and tens and units of minutes,
followed by the letter N or S, followed by 5 digits indicating the longitude in degrees and
dozens and units of minutes, followed by E or W. Complete the correct number of
digits, when necessary, inserting zeros;
▪ With the marking and distance from the nearest significant point - the identification
of the significant point, followed by the marking of the point in the form of 3 digits that
provide the magnetic degrees, followed by the distance from the point, in the form of 3
digits that express nautical miles. Complete the correct number of digits,
when necessary, adding zeros; or
▪ The first point of the route (name or LAT/LONG) or radio beacon, if the aircraft does not
departure from an airfield.
8.8 DEST/
The departure date of the flight in six letters format (YYMMDD), where: YY is the year; MM,
the month; and DD, the day, if it is not scheduled to occur on the day of the presentation of the Plan
Flight.
8.10 REG/
The common or nationality mark and the registration mark of the aircraft, if different
of the identification of the aircraft listed in ITEM 7. In case of formation flight, the records
the aircraft must be entered separated by a space.
8.11 EET/
8.12 SEL/
Type of aircraft preceded, if necessary, without space, by the number of aircraft and
separated by a space, when there are different types of aircraft, if registered ZZZZ in
ITEM 9.
8.14 DLE/
Delay or wait on route: insert the significant points of the route where it has been anticipated
what will occur the delay, followed by the duration of the delay, using 4 digits for the time
in hours and minutes (hhmm).
8.15 OPR/
Radio telephone designator or name of the aircraft explorer (for civil aircraft)
or the abbreviation of the Air Unit to which the aircraft belongs (for military aircraft), if not present
evident in the identification recorded in ITEM 7.
8.16 PER/
Given the aircraft's performance, related to the crossing speed over the
headwind during landing (Vat), at the maximum certified landing weight, indicated by a single
letter, as described below:
8.17 ALTN/
Name of the municipality, the Federation Unit (UF) and the alternative locality
destination, if indicated ZZZZ in ITEM 16. Additionally, for airports not listed in
Relevant Aeronautical Information Publications, indicate the location, as described in
item 8.7.
8.18 RALT/
Insert the locality indicator defined by the competent authority, consisting of 4 characters,
for alternate airports en route or the name and location of the alternate airports
in route, if no indicator is allocated.
In the case of using the letter Y or Z in ITEM 8, and the destination aerodrome operates only
VFR, indicate the flight level IFR, the route and the location indicator of the airport of
alternativeIFR. Additionally, for aerodromes that are not listed in the Publications of
Aviation information relevant, indicate the location, as described in item 8.7.
8.19 TALT/
Insert the locality indicator defined by the competent authority, consisting of 4 characters,
para aeródromos de alternativa pós-decolagem, ou o nome e a localidade dos aeródromos de
post-takeoff alternative, if no indicator is allocated. Additionally, for
The TALT must be used whenever takeoff is made from aerodromes whose
weather conditions are at least or below the regular minimums. It may
to be used, also, in any other situation where the pilot deems it impossible
return to the departure aerodrome. The TALT may be informed at the time of
filling out the Flight Plan or, as appropriate, via radiotelephony to ATS Authorities
departure place
8.20 RIF/
The details of the route leading to the new destination, followed by the location indicator
defined by the competent authority, consisting of 4 characters, for that aerodrome. The revised route is
subject to new authorization in flight.
8.21 RMK/
Other information entered in the order defined in the sequence shown below,
followed by a slash and the data to be recorded:
▪ Transportation information for sick patients (TREN) or transportation of vital organs (TROV),
when entering STS/MEDEVAC in ITEM 18, for these purposes;
▪ Information on aerial operations for public safety (SEGP) or civil defense (DEFC),
when inserting STS/HUM in ITEM 18, for these purposes;
▪ Official call sign, to be used in radiotelephony, that exceeds 7.
characters expected for ITEM 7;
▪ Military aircraft, transporting high authorities, insert the codes of 'authority'
on board" and "requested services", according to the following tables:
The authority's function, when necessary, will be communicated in clear language after the
coding
▪ Locality indicator defined by the competent authority or the name of the airfield
from the last takeoff;
Does not apply to Brazilian military aircraft and regular air transport.
Exceptionally, the departure aerodrome may be entered, should the pilot be unaware.
the airfield of the last takeoff, due to the time that the aircraft remained
parked
Regardless of the other information provided in ITEM 18, the 'FROM' must be,
always, the last data to be inserted
01 RMK/TREN or RMK/TROV 02
RMK/SEGP or RMK/DEFC
RMK/AVANAC 12345N13;
03 RMK/CLR SPP... or RMK/OPT SBSP 04
RMK/AVOEM or AVOMD
05RMK/AD CFM, RMK/AUX RDO CFM... 06 RMK/JAH VOADO VMC
07 RMK/CALL INDICATOR ... 08RMK/1H PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
RMK/AFIL AEROTEC AS 11-1234-
09 10 RMK/FROM SBxx
5678
RMK/FREE TEXT...
11 RMK/NONRNAV5 12
RMK/SIC 1213456 NAME
Table 9–Sequence of information from the RMK identifier/
9.1 AUTONOMY
Insert the total number of people on board (passengers and crew) or TBN (to be provided)
notified), when the number of people on board is unknown at the time of
presentation of FPL, which will be transmitted to the involved ATS bodies by radio until
the moment of takeoff.
The information on board personnel, autonomy, and alternative is no longer used in the
commercial aviation
10.1 EXAMPLE 1
Aeronave: C172
Flight rule: VFR
Route: SBUR-SBUR
Aircraft in instruction taking off from SBUR under visual flight rules heading to SBUL,
where it will perform TGLe maneuvers, then returns to SBUR respecting the semicircular rule
with the level change in the return.
Aeronave: B737
Flight rule: Y
Route: SBSP-SBIL
Since SBIL does not operate IFR, it is necessary to change the rule to VFR.
perform a visual approach. Therefore, the flight rule (item 8) must indicate Y, the route (item
15) there will be a rule change point (MULSO/N0333F115 VFR DCT) and in the observations (item
18) will have an alternative route (RAL/F370 DCT DINER UZ44 SVD UZ17 SBAR) if the destination does not
be open to VFR flights.
Aircraft: C208
Flight rule: VFR
Route: SBBP-SBBU
Aircraft C208 taking off from SBBP to the position ATIBAIA and entering the corridors.
visual (REA) in TMASão Paulo to the position LIMEIRA, where it will continue to the destination in rules of
visual flight. On this flight, the aircraft will have special treatment (STS/MEDEVAC RMK/TREN)
due to the transportation of vital organ.
Aircraft: B763
Flight rule: IFR
Route: SBGR-KMCO
Aircraft B763 on an international flight between SBGR and KMCO with a clearance point.
(RIF/) for MDSD.
Aircraft: A320
Flight rule: IFR
Rota: SBRF-SBCF
Aircraft: BE9L
Flight rule: Z
Rota: SBMT-SBCT
Aircraft transporting hazardous material departing VFR from SBMT via visual corridors
(REA) in São Paulo up to the limit of TMASP 2, where it will implement a rule change for IFR
(2336S04700W/N0220F240 IFR DCT) and will proceed to the destination.
Changes in speed or flight level are documented at the change point using a slash to denote this. The change should be represented by listing the speed and/or level anticipated, following a set protocol. A variation greater than 5% in true airspeed or 0.01 Mach must be indicated .
Using the 'Z' indicator in Item 10 implies certain communication, navigation, or surveillance capabilities not fully covered in standard fields. Thus, in Item 18, such capabilities under 'COM/', 'NAV/', and 'SUR/' should be respectively documented to address these additional equipment and specifications .
For cruise speed, it should be entered with a letter (K for km/h, N for knots, or M for Mach) followed by digits: 4 for km/h or knots, and 3 for Mach. The cruising level is documented as 'F' followed by 3 digits for flight levels or 'A' followed by 3 digits for altitude, adhering to ICA 100-12 standards .
For special status operations like medical emergencies, the flight plan must highlight special treatment tags in ITEM 18. For instance, 'STS/MEDEVAC' followed by relevant remarks ('RMK/') for additional context should be included to indicate the transportation of a vital organ or similar urgent conditions .
When a change in flight rules is anticipated, it must be noted as a specific point in the flight plan. This involves detailing the change point, followed by the new flight rule (either 'VFR' or 'IFR'). For flights using the letter ‘Y’ or ‘Z’ in Item 8, a mandatory notification point for this change is required unless the destination operates only under VFR .
The 'AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION' field in a flight plan requires the use of alphanumeric ICAO telegraphic designators not exceeding 7 characters. Hyphens or other symbols are not allowed. This identifier typically consists of the company designator followed by the flight number or registration mark of the aircraft .
'RSP specifications' refer to Required Surveillance Performance specifications which detail the necessary surveillance capabilities of the aircraft. These are indicated in ITEM 18 under the SUR/ indicator without spaces, but multiple RSP specifications are separated by a space .
When departing from an unlisted airfield, the flight plan must use the 'ZZZZ' code in ITEM 13 and specify in ITEM 18. Options include coordinates in degrees and minutes, the marking and distance from a significant point, or the name or coordinate of the first route point or beacon .
When 'ZZZZ' is indicated in ITEM 13 or ITEM 16, ITEM 18 must include the name of the municipality, Federation Unit (UF), and the specific location of departure or destination with the DEP/ or DEST/ indicators. If relevant aerodrome information is lacking, latitude and longitude coordinates or a reference to the nearest significant point should be included .
For flights involving ADS-B or ADS-C capabilities, specific alphanumeric indicators must be used. ADS-B 'out' is indicated by 'U1', using VDL Mode 4. ADS-B 'in' and 'out' capabilities are marked as 'V2'. For ADS-C, indicators such as 'D1' for FANS1/A capabilities or 'G1' for ATN capabilities should be listed .