Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65PSection 2. Flight Plans and Control Information2−2−1. RECORDING INFORMATIONa. Record flight plan information required by thetype of flight plan and existing circumstances. Useauthorized abbreviations when possible.NOTE−Generally, all military overseas flights are required toclear through a specified military base operations office(BASOPS). Pilots normally will not file flight plans directlywith an FAA facility unless a BASOPS is not available.BASOPS will, in turn, forward the IFR flight notificationmessage to the appropriate center.b. EN ROUTE. When flight plans are filed directlywith the center, record all items given by the piloteither on a flight progress strip/flight data entry or ona voice recorder. If the latter, enter in box 26 of theinitial flight progress strip the sector or positionnumber to identify where the information may befound in the event search and rescue (SAR) activitiesbecome necessary.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, En Route Data Entries, Para 2−3−2.2−2−2. FORWARDING INFORMATIONa. Except during NAS Stage A operation, forwardthe flight plan information to the appropriate ATCfacility, FSS, or BASOPS and record the time of filingand delivery on the form.b. EN ROUTE. During NAS Stage A operation,the above manual actions are required in cases wherethe data is not forwarded automatically by thecomputer.NOTE−During NAS Stage A operation, data is exchanged betweeninterfaced automated facilities and both the data and timeof transmission are recorded automatically.c. EN ROUTE. Forward proposed tower en routeflight plans and any related amendments to theappropriate departure terminal facility.2−2−3. FORWARDING VFR DATATERMINALForward aircraft departure times to FSSs or militaryoperations offices when they have requested them.Forward other VFR flight plan data only if requestedby the pilot.2−2−4. MILITARY DVFR DEPARTURESTERMINALForward departure times on all military DVFRdepartures from joint-use airports to the militaryoperations office.NOTE−1. Details for handling air carrier, nonscheduled civil, andmilitary DVFR flight data are contained in FAAO 7610.4,Special Military Operations.2. Military pilots departing DVFR from a joint-use airportwill include the phrase “DVFR to (destination)” in theirinitial call-up to an FAA operated tower.2−2−5. IFR TO VFR FLIGHT PLAN CHANGERequest a pilot to contact the appropriate FSS if thepilot informs you of a desire to change from an IFRto a VFR flight plan.2−2−6. IFR FLIGHT PROGRESS DATAForward control information from controller tocontroller within a facility, then to the receivingfacility as the aircraft progresses along its route.Where appropriate, use computer equipment in lieuof manual coordination procedures. Do not use theremarks section of flight progress strips in lieu ofvoice coordination to pass control information.Ensure that flight plan and control information iscorrect and up-to-date. When covered by a letter ofagreement/facility directive, the time requirements ofsubpara a may be reduced, and the time requirementsof subpara b1 and para 2−2−11, ForwardingAmended and UTM Data, subpara a may be increasedup to 15 minutes when facilitated by automatedsystems or mandatory radar handoffs; or ifoperationally necessary because of manual dataprocessing or nonradar operations, the time requirementsof subpara a may be increased.NOTE−1. The procedures for preparing flight plan and controlinformation related to altitude reservations (ALTRVs) arecontained in FAAO 7210.3, Facility Operation andAdministration, para 8−1−2, ALTRV Flight DataProcessing. Development of the methods for assuring theaccuracy and completeness of ALTRV flight plan andcontrol information is the responsibility of the militaryliaison and security officer.Flight Plans and Control Information2−2−1