D
Details - Fix position, estimate heading and time to destination
I
Inform Brisbane centre
V
VTC/VNC Check along proposed track for PRD areas, CTA and terrain considered
E
Estimates - If time permits, calculate accurate heading and ETA
R
Report - CTAF/CEN/APR as required
T
TAF - ATIS/AWIS/AERIS as required
FP amendment radio call
LYF DCT YBNA Sartime for 1200 local time
above Surface Hill
“Brisbane Centre C172 LYF, Flight Plan Amendment.”
“LYF go ahead”
“LYF, surface hill maintaining 3500’, now tracking direct Ballina, amend Sartime for arrival at Ballina 0200”