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  • Locate the top section of the screen to effortlessly input the essential details required for creating your unique flight.

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Departure

Precision in Action: Setting Your Departure Point

Watch your aviation aspirations take flight as you wield control over your journey. In this example, envision the seamless process of designating your departure point:

1. Input KMIA:
   • Begin by typing "KMIA" into the departure field. Witness the map instantly respond with a marker, proudly adorned with an airplane departing icon.

Empower your flight planning with our intuitive system, where every keystroke brings you closer to your aerial adventure.

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Arrival

Guiding Your Flight Path: Defining Arrival Destination

Embark on the next phase of your aviation odyssey with precision and ease. Follow these steps in our user-friendly system to set your arrival point:

1. Type KJFK:
   • Progress by typing "KJFK" into the arrival field. Behold as the map meticulously illustrates your arrival airport, accentuated by an aircraft arriving icon. Notice a clear line materializing, elegantly connecting the two chosen airports.

Experience the gratification of shaping your flight path effortlessly, as every command aligns your journey with unparalleled accuracy.

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Aircraft

Navigating Your Fleet: Choosing the Perfect Aircraft

Embark on the crucial decision of selecting the ideal aircraft for your upcoming flight. Our extensive database of over 8,000 aircraft awaits your command. Here's how to make your choice:will:

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   • Begin typing the name of the desired aircraft into the dedicated field. Witness the dropdown menu unfolding gradually as our system meticulously presents the diverse array of options at your fingertips.

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Departure Time

Temporal Precision: Crafting Your Departure Time

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Important Operational Notes

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After You Create a Free Flight

Once created:

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• You cannot create another flight until it is completed or removed.

• You will fly and submit your PIREP normally.

If your PIREP is placed into pending status, your bid will remain active until processed.