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IFR Preflight Procedures - QT

Updated: Apr 20, 2021

Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.


REQUIRED PREFLIGHT ACTIONS (WKFARTN):

  • W = Weather.

  • K = Known ATC Delays.

  • F = Fuel Requirements.

  • A = Alternate Airports.

  • R = Runway Lengths.

  • T = Takeoff and Landing Distances.

  • N = Notams.


OBTAINING THE IFR CLEARANCE FROM A CONTROLLED AIRPORT (CRAFT):

  • C = Clearance Limit.

  • R = Route of Flight.

  • A = Altitude.

  • F = Frequency (Departure).

  • T = Transponder Code.


OBTAINING THE IFR CLEARANCE FROM AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT:

  • Given in the same format as above.

  • You will call (888) 766-8267 on the phone to receive clearance.

  • In addition to “CRAFT,” you will receive a Clearance Void Time.

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