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Pilot’s Guide to International Flight Planning

Flight Training Central

Use of an ICAO flight plan is required for international flights—either IFR or Defense VFR. While an ICAO flight plan and an FAA flight plan are similar in many ways, there are some important differences including equipment codes.

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See North America: How To Fly Into Canada For Vacation

Inflight Pilot Training

You’ll need both US and Canadian charts for your flight, and all flights from Canada to a foreign state, like the US, must be detailed in a flight plan. Be sure to check the Canadian Aviation Regulations ( SOR/96-433 ) for details on filing a flight plan. Upon returning to the U.S., arrival.