Objective:

• The participant will be able to explain and differentiate between the following: Equal Time Point (ETP), Point of Safe Return (PSR), Point of no Return (PNR), Suitable Airport, and Wet Footprint.
• The participant will be able to analyze, calculate and plot the ETPs and use this information as part of the decision-making process.

Elements:

• Definition and Purpose
• Plotting Chart – Recording Formats
• ETP Basics
• The Decision-Making Process
• Operational Considerations
• Flight Plan Format familiarity
• Fuel Considerations
• Scott Plot ETP Auto build
• Plotting Chart Method
• Point of Safe Return
• Flight Plan / FMS Gotchas

Completion Standards:

After completion of this module, the participant will be able to use and explain the different decision tools utilized for operations over the oceans or remote continental airspace.