Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy

300. INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER THREE
FLIGHT PLANNING PROCEDURES
It is important to not focus solely on the FTI, but incorporate information from all available
sources, both military and civilian. For example: OPNAV 3710.7, FAR/AIM, FIH, GP, Area
Planning (AP), etc. Review NATOPS for servicing, local SOPs, Wing Stan Notes, and crosscountry
(CCX) instructions. All of these resources contain information, which you will need to
be familiar with in order to have a successful event.
Many students will be afforded the opportunity to go cross-country during Instrument Navigation
training. This can be one of the more enlightening and enjoyable aspects of training. During
cross-country planning and execution, you will acquire a more thorough and accurate picture of
Instrument Navigation Procedures in the “real world.”
301. WEATHER MINIMUMS
See OPNAV 3710.7 series.
302. FUEL PACKETS (GAS CARD)
Prior to departing on a cross-country or “out-and-in,” pick up a fuel packet. In the fuel packet
there is a “jet fuel identi-plate,” used to pay for fuel at military bases. There is also a civilian
credit card to purchase fuel from contract fuel suppliers at civilian fields. Additionally, there are
various government forms that can be utilized for maintenance services and other bona fide
official business expenses. At the completion of your CCX, be sure to turn in your fuel packet
with receipts.
303. FLIP PUBLICATIONS
Make sure to bring the necessary FLIP publications to cover the entire route of flight and any
possible contingencies. Possible considerations include, but are not limited to, low and high
altitude enroute charts, high and low altitude approach plates, the IFR Supplement, SID/STARs
and area charts. Check all pubs to ensure they will be current for the entire time span of the
CCX. It is possible to take off on a three day CCX and have some of the pubs expire at the end
of the first or second day. Bring at least one T-6B NATOPS Flight Manual and a Pocket
Checklist for each pilot.
304. ROUTE OF FLIGHT
This will probably be the first time you fly a significant distance from homefield. No longer will
you be operating in an area where you are familiar with area landmarks, suitable fields, radio and
navigational aid (NAVAID) frequencies, etc. Mark your route of flight on your navigational
charts. Note suitable emergency or divert fields near your route.
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