LESSON 20
SOLO-CROSS-COUNTRY

SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation

LESSON OBJECTIVE:

During this lesson, the student will complete the cross-country requirement. This flight must be at least 100 NM, with landings at a minimum of three points, one of which is at least 50 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations.

CONTENT:

Lesson Review

Preflight Preparations

• Aeronautical Charts
• Flight Publications
• Route Selection
• Obtaining Weather Information
• Fuel Requirements
• Determining Performance and Limitations
• Weight and Balance
• Navigation Log
• FAA Flight Plan

Cross-Country Flight

• VOR Navigation
• Pilotage
• Dead Reckoning
• Estimates of Groundspeed
• Estimates of ETA
• Controlled Airport Operation

COMPLETION STANDARDS:

The student will demonstrate cross-country proficiency by completing the flight as planned. The instructor should review the completed navigation log during the post-flight evaluation to determine whether it was completed and used correctly.