Flight plans and flight itinerariesQuestion 177 of 351

When may a pilot-in-command file an IFR flight itinerary instead of an IFR flight plan?

  1. When the aircraft has more than one engine
  2. When facilities cannot send flight plan information to an air traffic services unit
  3. When the flight is at night
  4. When the flight is shorter than 25 nautical miles
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Correct answer: When facilities cannot send flight plan information to an air traffic services unit

An IFR flight itinerary is allowed if facilities are inadequate to communicate flight plan information.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.73(3) Requirement to File a Flight Plan or a Flight Itinerary

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026