Avoiding a VCA
Flight Planning
Thorough flight planning provides the enhanced mental model and awareness of local airspace and other issues.
When preparing a Flight Plan, consider Control Area (CTA) steps along and around the planned route, consider the navigation tolerances (see AIP ENR 1.1 [Section 19.11] ) that apply to your proposed level.
Ensure reference is made to up to date documentation, sources:
- VTC (Visual Terminal Chart)
- WAC (World Aeronautical Chart)
- VNC (Visual Navigation Chart)
- ERSA (Enroute Supplement Australia)
- AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)
- NOTAMS (Notices to Airman)
- Visual Pilot Guide (CASA produced)
| If you are considering requesting an airways clearance enroute, submit a flight plan, as it will speed up the availability of an airways clearance. Consider the tutorial on submitting an Australian Domestic Flight Plan Notification (ADFN). |