AFPeX (The Assisted Flight Plan Exchange)
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Example of a AFPeXflight plan to Alderney The AFPeX system is an electronic means of sending a fully automated flight plan. To use the AFPeX system it is necessary to apply for an account (free) at https://ts3.flightplanningonline.co.uk/ The account will take about 10 days to set up. The example shows what a form should look like when completed. The layout is, very similar to the Fax Flight plan . The big difference is the Addressees header. If the trip is for one day only, I recommend a return Flight Plan be sent at the same time, Remember is is possible to delay a, Flight Plan by Phone (0044 8456 010 484 but only before the allotted time) but it is not possible to go before the plan time, unless a new plan is submitted. The Flight plan allows departure 30 min before and 30 min after the sumitted time, there after a new plan is required. When Returning AFPeX will not willing activate your flight plan by phone as you are in a foriegn country, however they will in an emergency. |
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So for a trip to Alderney.. 1) From the AFPeX home page go to menu ATS and FPL 2) Enter ITEM 8 first as "V" this sets the ADDRESSEES up for VFR flight. 3) Now go to ITEM 7 and work down through the page as shown on the example. What should happen now as data is inserted the address boxes above will be filled in as shown. The addressees line up shows the following information depart Old Sarum, Enter London FIR, Enter French FIR (Channel Islands are in French FIR space) Arrive Alderney + any alternatives.(they may not be in that order) NOTE..... When filling in the form as a new Flight Plant, the "X" in the relevant box will stay untill you click onto another box OR insert the right information. To save your plan use the store command under file. The advantage of this APFeX is the speed the flight plan clears the system, we are told 10 minutes. The down side of this program is conformation of the Flight Plan, at best its confusing, good idea is to call the Tower ASAP at Sarum as they will have recieved the plan and will be able to say if there is a problem -- before the departure! An account can add as many flight plans as required and can operate an account anywhere within the euro zone. |
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