Scenario 3: You are flying an IFR flight and need to file an in-flight change to your destination. What is the appropriate procedure?

Question: Scenario 3: You are flying an IFR flight and need to file an in-flight change to your destination. What is the appropriate procedure?

Answer options:

• Declare an emergency and divert to the nearest airport.
• Inform ATC of the new destination and wait for their approval before proceeding.
• Change your destination and notify ATC once established on the new route. ✅ Submit a new flight plan via radio to Flight Service Station (FSS) or ATC.

Correct answer: Submit a new flight plan via radio to Flight Service Station (FSS) or ATC.

Explanation: For any significant changes to an IFR flight plan, such as a change of destination, a new flight plan must be submitted or the existing one amended. This is typically done by radio with FSS or ATC. The correct answer is "Submit a new flight plan via radio to Flight Service Station (FSS) or ATC.". This capacity-fill scenario 3 reinforces the same competency for the inrat bank and follows the certified explanation standard.