Which statement about a flight plan is true?

• A. A document detailing route, altitudes, speed, and fuel; filed before departure.
• B. It is a passenger manifest submitted after landing.
• C. It is a maintenance log created during flight.
• D. It is a weather forecast used for planning only.

Answer: (A)

A flight plan is a formal document that outlines the intended route, cruising altitudes, speed profile, and fuel requirements for a flight, and it is filed with air traffic control before departure. This plan lets controllers coordinate airspace, ensure safe separation between aircraft, and have information for contingencies or search-and-rescue if needed. It’s not a passenger manifest, a maintenance log, or a weather forecast, which are used for different purposes. The flight plan is specifically about how the flight is expected to operate and what resources (route, altitude, speed, fuel) are needed.