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Pilot’s Guide to International Flight Planning

Flight Training Central

This is not an adventure to be taken lightly and demands extended, detailed planning, possible aircraft modification for the addition of fuel, and the right window of weather that’s conducive for the trip. An AOE is an airport that provides customs and immigration services for inbound flights.

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See North America: How To Fly Into Canada For Vacation

Inflight Pilot Training

All aircraft must also be on an activated Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Visual Flight Rules (VFR), or Defense VFR if flying through the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) from Alaska. It is important to note that the Defense VFR can only be used by military aircraft or authorized law enforcement.