Module · FP-02
Flight Planner
Translate a North Star into a sequenced mission — phases, milestones, dependencies, and risk envelope.
ACTIVE MISSIONOP-NS-001ON COURSE
Operation North Star
Leave corporate employment by March 2027 while maintaining financial independence, protecting healthcare coverage, and creating a sustainable independent consulting business.
Current Phase
Foundation
Phase 2 of 6
Target Completion
Mar 15, 2027
T+266 days
Mission Duration
408 d
Day 142 of 408
Mission Owner
Cmdr. Ava Chen
Cmdr · Lead
Overall Progress47%
Mission Confidence84%
Velocity Estimate
1.24×vs baseline
Sequenced phase trajectory
Mission Roadmap
P-02
Foundation
IN FLIGHT 20 weeks 62% complete
Objectives
- Build 18-month cash runway
- Pay down mortgage to <40% LTV
- Validate consulting niche with 3 paid pilots
Success Criteria
- Runway ≥ 18 months
- Mortgage milestone met
- ≥ 1 paying pilot client
Risks
- Market volatility
- Pilot conversion below target
- Energy depletion
Dependencies
- Discovery phase complete
Major mission events
Critical Milestones
IN PROGRESS
Reach $2M invested
Target Date
Dec 31, 2026
Importance
critical
Progress71%
Dependencies
- Quarterly contribution discipline
- Market neutral to +5%
Open mission detail
IN PROGRESS
Mortgage paid down to <40% LTV
Target Date
Sep 30, 2026
Importance
high
Progress58%
Dependencies
- Foundation runway target
Open mission detail
PENDING
Healthcare strategy finalized
Target Date
Nov 15, 2026
Importance
critical
Progress22%
Dependencies
- Provider quotes
- Spouse coverage review
Open mission detail
IN PROGRESS
First consulting client signed
Target Date
Oct 1, 2026
Importance
critical
Progress40%
Dependencies
- Niche validation
- Legal entity live
Open mission detail
PENDING
Corporate resignation submitted
Target Date
Feb 14, 2027
Importance
critical
Progress0%
Dependencies
- Healthcare in force
- Income replacement ≥ 60%
Open mission detail
PENDING
Independent practice launched
Target Date
Apr 1, 2027
Importance
high
Progress0%
Dependencies
- Clean corporate exit
Open mission detail
Gating logic — read top-down
Mission Dependencies
Cannot resign
Gate · blocking
UNTIL
Healthcare secured
Plan in force by Nov 2026
AND
Cash runway ≥ 24 months
Currently 18 mo · 71% to target
Income replacement ≥ 60%
Contracted via 2+ retainers
AND
Spouse & family alignment
Quarterly review · last green
Risk envelope · what could jeopardize the mission
Mission Risks
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market downturn | Medium | High | Hold 18-mo cash buffer · de-risk equity glide path 18 mo pre-launch | MONITORED |
| Healthcare cost escalation | High | High | Lock plan by Nov 2026 · model 8% annual increase in runway | ACTIVE |
| Consulting income instability | High | Medium | Sign 2 retainer contracts pre-resignation · 6-mo pipeline policy | ACTIVE |
| Burnout during transition | Medium | High | Protected recovery weeks · Zone 2 cardio cadence · monthly reviews | MONITORED |
| Family priority shift | Low | High | Quarterly spouse alignment review · veto clause on phase gates | STABLE |
| Reputational fallout from exit | Low | Medium | 90-day handoff plan · transparent narrative · referrals secured | STABLE |