4.2. Create and Edit Plan

Use the plan editor to configure aircraft, performance, flight rules, route, ETD, and plan notes.

Start a New Plan

1. Open `Planning`.
2. Press `New`.
3. Select an `Aircraft`.
4. Choose a `Performance Profile` if the field is shown.
5. Set `Flight Rules`.
6. Enter the route.
7. Set `ETD`.
   

Aircraft

• `Aircraft` selects the aircraft profile for the plan.
• `Performance Profile` selects the performance profile when profiles are available.
• If no aircraft are available, use aircraft setup before completing the plan.
  

Flight Rules

• Use `Flight Rules` to choose `VFR` or `IFR`.
• The route input adapts to the selected rules.
• For IFR plans, route suggestions may be available when route endpoints can be resolved.
  

Route

1. Enter the departure, route waypoints, airways, and destination in the route field.
2. Press Enter or select a suggestion to apply the route.
3. Check that the route resolves into the correct waypoint sequence.
   

ETD

• Type `ETD` using `DDHHMM` or `HHMM`.
• Use the date/time picker when you need to select the date and time manually.
• Use `Now + 1h` to quickly set a departure time one hour from now.
  

Saving and Syncing

• The status tag shows the current save state:
  • `Loading…` means AvPlan is loading the latest plan details from AvPlan Cloud.
  • `Draft` means the plan has not been created in AvPlan Cloud yet. Click the status tag to create it now.
  • `Pending` means changes have been made and AvPlan is waiting for editing to stop before saving automatically.
  • `Saving…` means AvPlan is sending your latest changes to AvPlan Cloud.
  • `Up to date` means the plan is saved in AvPlan Cloud.
• Click the status tag to save now instead of waiting for the automatic save.
• AvPlan saves regularly because some plan values are calculated by AvPlan Cloud. Saving sends the latest route, aircraft, fuel, loading, and timing details to Cloud, then Cloud sends the calculated fields back to the plan.
• Use `Sync` to send the plan to AvPlan Cloud so it can be seen on your devices.
  

*Wait for the plan status to return to `Up to date` before leaving the page, syncing, or filing.