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# How to Configure Flight Settings
> Set up flight logs, duty time limits, airports, flight tags, tripsheets, and flight release procedures.
This guide helps you configure flight defaults, log formats, duty time rules, airport preferences, flight tags, tripsheet branding, and flight release procedures.
This feature requires **administrator** or **workspace owner** permissions. Changes made here
affect all users in your workspace.
**Who should read this:** Workspace administrators (Admin role) and dispatchers who need to
configure operational defaults. You need the Admin role with `workspace_settings` configure
permission to save changes.
## Configure general flight defaults
General flight settings define the default parameters used when creating
new flights.
### Step 1: Open general flight settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > General**.
### Step 2: Set default aircraft and numbering
Select the **Default Aircraft** and define the **Flight Numbering Format** using variables like `{SEQ}`, `{YYYY}`, `{MM}`, `{DD}`.
### Step 3: Configure crew pairing rules
Choose a crew assignment rule (Type Rated, Experience Based, Availability, or Manual). If your operation mandates two pilots, toggle **Require Second in Command (SIC)**.
### Step 4: Set time and scheduling defaults
Configure **Departure Offset**, **Arrival Offset**, **Default Time Display**, and the **Auto-create return leg** toggle.
### Step 5: Save settings
Click **Save Flight Settings**.
## Configure the flight log
Flight log settings control which fields are required when recording
flights and how log entries are numbered.
### Step 1: Open flight log settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Flight Log**.
### Step 2: Set the log numbering format
Enter your preferred format using variables like `{YYYY}`, `{MM}`, `{SEQ}`, `{TAIL}`.
### Step 3: Configure required fields
Toggle the **Required** switch for each field to match your organization's data collection requirements.
### Step 4: Add custom fields (optional)
If you want fields specific to your operation, click **Add Custom Field**, enter a name, select a type, and click **Add Field**.
### Step 5: Save settings
Click **Save Flight Log Settings**.
Keep required fields to the minimum necessary for your operation. Excessive required fields slow
down data entry and may lead to inaccurate placeholder entries.
## Configure duty time limits
Duty time settings define FAA regulatory limits and company-specific
rules for flight time and rest periods.
### Step 1: Open duty time settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Duty Time**. The regulatory limits (14 CFR Part 135) are displayed but cannot be modified.
### Step 2: Add custom company rules (optional)
If you want duty time limits stricter than the FAA minimums, click **Add Rule** and set the rule name, max hours, rest required, and period.
### Step 3: Set warning thresholds
Configure the **Warning Threshold** (default 80%) and **Critical Threshold** (default 90%) that trigger duty time alerts.
### Step 4: Save settings
Click **Save Thresholds** and confirm that custom rules are saved.
Company rules can only be more restrictive than FAA limits, never less.
PlaneConnection enforces the FAA regulatory limits regardless of custom rule settings.
## Manage airports and locations
The airports table stores locations used across flight operations --
departure points, arrival destinations, home bases, and common
waypoints.
### Step 1: Open airport settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Airports and Locations**.
### Step 2: Add an airport
Click **Add Airport** and enter the **ICAO Code**, **IATA Code**, **Airport Name**, **City**, **Country**, and **Status**.
### Step 3: Save
If you want to deactivate an airport later, set it to "Inactive" rather than deleting it to preserve historical flight records.
## Configure flight tags
Flight tags categorize and filter flights in list views and reports.
### Step 1: Open tag settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Tags**.
### Step 2: Add a tag
Click **Add Tag** and enter a **Tag Name**, select a **Color**, and choose a **Category**.
### Step 3: Save
If you want to modify tags later, click the **Edit** or **Delete** icon on any tag row.
Create a consistent tagging taxonomy early. Tags like "Charter", "Owner", "Maintenance", and
"Ferry" cover the most common Part 135 flight types.
## Customize tripsheet formatting
Tripsheet settings control the layout, sections, and branding of
generated trip documents.
### Step 1: Open tripsheet settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Tripsheet**.
### Step 2: Configure branding
Set the **Company Name**, upload a **Company Logo**, choose a **Header Color**, and select the **Output Format** (PDF or HTML).
### Step 3: Manage template sections
Toggle **Included** to show or hide sections. Change the **Order** number to rearrange them.
### Step 4: Save settings
Click **Save Tripsheet Settings**.
## Configure flight release procedures
Flight release settings define the checklist, approval requirements,
and signature fields for the flight release process.
### Step 1: Open flight release settings
Navigate to **Settings > Flight > Flight Release**.
### Step 2: Set approval requirements
Set the number of **Required Approvals** and toggle **Auto-release** if you want flights released automatically when all approvals are received.
### Step 3: Configure the release checklist
Toggle **Required** on each checklist item. If you want to add custom items, click **Add Item**.
### Step 4: Configure signature fields
Toggle **Required** for each role that must sign off on the release.
### Step 5: Save settings
Click **Save Flight Release Settings**.
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