Flight Notification

A flight notification is a formal submission of flight details to Airservices Australia — via a flight plan or SARTIME — prior to departure. A flight plan is mandatory for IFR flights and VFR flights entering controlled airspace, while a SARTIME may be lodged for cross-country VFR flights outside controlled airspace to establish a search and rescue action time. Both provide search and rescue authorities with essential information including aircraft details, route, endurance, and persons on board in the event of an overdue or missing aircraft.

Key Points

• •A flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights and for VFR flights entering controlled airspace.
• •A SARTIME may be lodged for cross-country VFR flights outside controlled airspace to establish a Search and Rescue (SAR) action time.
• •The notification must include accurate details about the aircraft, planned route, endurance, and number of persons on board.

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