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✈️ Plotting & Orientation: Does It Still Matter? With modern FMS technology, moving maps, GPS position and sophisticated EFB applications, it might be tempting to think traditional oceanic plotting is no longer relevant. But the real purpose of plotting and orientation isn’t simply drawing a line across a chart. It’s about situational awareness and independent verification. ICAO NAT Doc 007’s Sample Oceanic Checklist includes plotting/orientation as part of flight planning and calls for the crew to plot the route from the Oceanic Entry Point (OEP) to the Oceanic Exit Point (OXP) using an appropriate plotting/orientation chart, EFB or tablet solution. Why? Because crews need a clear picture of: ✓ The planned oceanic route ✓ Oceanic entry and exit points ✓ Equal Time Points ✓ Nearby NAT tracks ✓ Aircraft position relative to the cleared route Modern technology can make this process easier, but it doesn’t eliminate the underlying objective. An FMS can precisely navigate to the coordinates entered into it; even when those coordinates aren’t where the crew intended to go. That’s why independent verification and positional awareness remain so important in oceanic operations. Technology has changed the tools. It hasn’t changed the need to know where you are, where you’re going and whether the aircraft is following the route you intended. ➡️ Next in the series: Equal Time Points (ETPs) - more than just numbers on the flight plan. This series is for educational purposes. Always follow your operator’s approved manuals, procedures and applicable authorizations. #MadDogGlobal #InternationalOperations #OceanicOperations #NATHLA #FlightPlanning #EFB #Navigation #AviationSafety #BusinessAviation