Flight scheduling and locating requirements

This regulation requires program managers operating fractional ownership aircraft to maintain two key systems: one for scheduling and releasing aircraft, and another for tracking flights that don't file FAA flight plans.

For flights without filed flight plans, the program manager must establish procedures that:

• Collect at least the same information required in a VFR flight plan
• Enable timely notification of FAA or search and rescue facilities if aircraft become overdue or missing
• Track when and where crews will regain communications if flying through areas with no radio/phone coverage

All flight locating information must be kept at the program manager's main base or designated locations until each flight completes.

There's one exception: these tracking requirements don't apply if an FAA flight plan was filed and gets canceled within 25 nautical miles of the destination airport.

This ensures someone always knows where these aircraft are operating, even when formal flight plans aren't filed, enabling quick response if problems arise.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*