A process for generating computer flight plans on the Internet with the
elements of: a raw XY&Z database of chart data, a data base containing
aircraft data, a software system to create VFR, IFR and Road charts, an
Internet web site accessible by a Client computer, a software system
which computes flight plans requested by the Client computer, a software
system which allows for navigation data and aircraft editing by means of
the Internet web site Client computer, and a software system which allows
for outputting flight plans by means of the Internet web site Client
computer. A alternate embodiment includes wherein said elements include a
local area network consisting of a service and number of local Client
computers or an Intranet network which is connected by means other than
wires such as infrared or radio signals. A preferred embodiment includes
further comprising the step(s) of computing by means of a software
systems a cross section of the flight plan and displaying same in a
profile window in which the route is displayed relative to terrain
elevation, obstruction elevation, airspace, weather and flight altitude.