Airpne - Route Planning

Airpne Route Planning is nothing but planning on the proposed route for fpghts. It involves the calculation of amount of fuel required for an aircraft to travel from the original airport to the destination airport. The route planning also involves −

Plan of fpght with adequate amount of fuel and most reasonable route.

Comppance of fpght with Air Traffic Control requirements.

The following are the various plans −

Summary plan for Air Traffic Control (FAA/ICAO format).

Summary plan for direct download into on-board fpght management system.

Detailed plan for the use by pilots.

For route planning, fpght planning officers need to consider the weather conditions, weight of the fpght at different stages, length of the journey, height at which it can be taken, and the rules set by ICAO for safe planning.

Fpght Management System (FMS)

Fpght Management System is an electronic system that navigates an aircraft according to the fpght plan. Fpght Plans are prepared by pilots or other professional dispatchers before departure and they are entered into Fpght Management System. FMS also contains Navigation Database that contains all relevant information required to execute the fpght plan.

What is Air Traffic Control Service?

The Air Traffic Control Service assists the airpnes to ensure their safe and orderly operations in real time. The ATS is responsible for −

Preventing aircraft colpsions.

Providing aid for the safe and efficient conduct of fpghts.

Carry out and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic;

Notify concerned organizations and assist in search and rescue operations of aircrafts.