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How to download and start the Flight Planner  
 
  1. Click one of above links to download the RTFP program.
    Your browser should direct you to a Web page with the License Agreement. Please review the Terms and Conditions of Use. You will need to accept the agreement in order to access the download page for AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner application (1.8 MB).
  2. Click the AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner link on the download page.
    This will bring up a “File Download” splash screen.
Select “Save this program to disk”. This will save the program file to a location on your computer that you specify. You will be able to complete the installation Offline.
NOTE:
The download time will vary depending on your computer connection speed. On average, initial install will require approximately 15 minutes using a 56K modem to complete the download.

  3. Click on “Open” or “Open Folder” depending on where you saved the application.
    (If you checked the box “Close this application when download completes” you will need to locate the application file and open it manually.)
    You will now see an AOPA Real-Time Flight Planner setup splash screen.
   
License Agreement: Click “I agree” after you have reviewed Terms and Conditions of Use. (Anytime there is a version upgrade you will need to review and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use).
Choose Components: Click “next”
Choose Install Location:
 
  • Select the default “Destination Folder” or browse and select a different folder
  • Click “Install”

When installation is complete you will be asked if you'd like to start AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner. If you wish to continue later, click “No”. You will be able to start the flight planner at a later time by double clicking on the shortcut icon on your computer's desktop.

4. Double click on the shortcut to start the program.
  You will need to establish an Internet connection if you have not already connected to the Internet. You will be connected to the flight planner Web site and you will be presented with AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner login screen.
 
Enter your AOPA User ID and Password in order to start the planner. If you have forgotten this information, you can directly access the AOPA Online Member Login page for help by clicking on the link provided on the RTFP login screen. Or, call the AOPA Help Line at 800/872-2672 (800/USA-AOPA). If you are not an AOPA member, you can join Online by clicking on the link provided on the RTFP login screen or you can call AOPA at 800/872-2672.
NOTE:
The first time you use the flight planner it will take approximately 2 minutes to retrieve graphical information including the TFRS and Geographic map. Subsequent start-ups will take less time.

You may send comments about AOPA's Real-time Flight Planner to our help department .

If you know of any information that needs to be corrected for your home base or for an airport you frequently visit, please email AOPA's Airport Directory.
 
   
   
 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

File download size:1.8 MB (Approximate 15 minutes on a 56K connection)

Disk space: 5.1 MB

PC:
Supported operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 or higher, and Windows XP

Memory requirements: 128 MB of RAM

Processor speed: 266 MHz or higher

MAC:
Requires Virtual PC—G4 running Virtual PC for Mac

Supported operating systems: Mac OS 10.2.6, Mac OS 10.2.8 running Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.04 or higher and Windows XP Home

Memory requirements: 384 MB of RAM

Processor speed: 400 MHz or higher

Supported browsers: Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher, Netscape and other browsers based on the same or similar technology and protocols

NOTE:
Some users may need administrative privileges to install this application. Please see your network administrator.

To resolve download problems caused by firewalls, please see FAQs.

Mac users, see FAQ for additional information on Virtual PC for Mac.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

   
 
   
 
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