As a retired airline pilot I was amazed when I started IFR private flying again. There are some really impressive computer tools now available most of which have been referred to above. One point I would emphasize from real world experience. Where I fly at least, the preferred route system makes doing IFR planning by hand a non starter. Autorouter does a great job generating flight plans and briefing packs efficiently and at nil cost, a great system!
Last edited by lederhosen; 17th February 2022 at 10:45.