(i) Make any inflight requests for random
RNAV clearances or route amendments to an en route
ATC facility.

2. Block 2. Enter your complete aircraft
identification including the prefix "N" if applicable.
3. Block 3. Enter the designator for the aircraft,
followed by a slant(/), and the transponder or DME
equipment code letter; e.g., C-182/U. Heavy aircraft,
add prefix "H" to aircraft type; example: H/DC10/U.
Consult an FSS briefer for any unknown elements.

e. Flight Plan Form- See FIG 5-1-2.
f. Explanation of IFR Flight Plan Items.
1. Block 1. Check the type flight plan. Check
both the VFR and IFR blocks if composite VFR/IFR.

FIG 5-1-2

FAA Flight Plan
Form 7233-1 (8-82)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

(FAA USE ONLY)

PILOT BRIEFING

FLIGHT PLAN

SPECIALIST
INITIALS

4. TRUE
5. DEPARTURE POINT
AIRSPEED

6. DEPARTURE TIME

PROPOSED (Z) ACTUAL (Z)

7. CRUISING
ALTITUDE

KTS

10. EST. TIME ENROUTE
11. REMARKS
HOURS MINUTES

9. DESTINATION (Name of airport
and city)

12. FUEL ON BOARD

TIME STARTED

STOPOVER

1. TYPE 2. AIRCRAFT
3. AIRCRAFT TYPE/
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
IDENTIFICATION
VFR
IFR
DVFR
8. ROUTE OF FLIGHT

HOURS

VNR

13. ALTERNATE AIRPORT(S)

14. PILOT"S NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER & AIRCRAFT HOME BASE

MINUTES

5. NUMBER
ABOARD

17. DESTINATION CONTACT/TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL)
16. COLOR OF AIRCRAFT

FAA Form 7233-1

(8-82)

CIVIL AIRCRAFT PILOTS, FAR 91 requires you file an IFR flight plan to operate under instrument flight rules in
controlled airspace. Failure to file could result in a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation (Section 901 of the
Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended). Filing of a VFR flight plan is recommended as a good operating practice. See also
Part 99 for requirements concerning DVFR flight plans.

CLOSE VFR FLIGHT PLAN WITH _________________ FSS ON ARRIVAL

4. Block 4. Enter your computed true airspeed
(TAS).
NOTE-
If the average TAS changes plus or minus 5 percent or
10 knots, whichever is greater, advise ATC.

5. Block 5. Enter the departure airport identifier code (or the airport name, city and state, if the
identifier is unknown).
NOTE-
Use of identifier codes will expedite the processing of your
flight plan.

5-1-16

6. Block 6. Enter the proposed departure time in
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) (Z). If airborne,
specify the actual or proposed departure time as
appropriate.
7. Block 7. Enter the requested en route altitude
or flight level.
NOTE-
Enter only the initial requested altitude in this block. When
more than one IFR altitude or flight level is desired along
the route of flight, it is best to make a subsequent request
direct to the controller.

Preflight