Lesson 19: Solo Cross-Country

Dual—ground: 0.5 Solo—2.5

Objective:

Use of previously gained knowledge to complete a solo cross-country flight.

Discussion topics:

1. solo cross-country briefing 2. required documents and endorsements 3. determining performance and weight and balance 4. basic VFR weather minimums 5. airspace rules 6. en route communications 7. ATC services 8. En route weather information 9. lost procedures 10. emergency operations 11. diversions 12. ATC light signals 13. aeronautical decision making 14. cockpit management

Review:

1. computing groundspeed, ETA, and fuel requirements 2. use of dead reckoning 3. VOR interception and tracking 4. use of navigation log 5. filing and opening and closing FAA flight plan

Completion standards:

1. Demonstrate accurate planning and conduct of a solo cross-country flight using the three common methods of navigation

Next Lesson: #20 Long Solo Cross-Country

Suggested student homework assignments: Read Chapter 12, Airport Operations, of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. Read the June 28, 2002 AOPA ePilot Student Newsletter's Training Tips article Unplanned Diversions . Review the source materials for which links are given in the article listed above.



Lesson 20: Long-Distance Solo Cross-Country

Dual—ground: 0.5 Solo—3.0

Objective:

Further develop solo cross-country flying skills

Discussion topics:

1. solo cross-country briefing 2. required documents and endorsements 3. determining performance and weight and balance 4. basic VFR weather minimums 5. airspace rules 6. en route communications 7. ATC services 8. En route weather information 9. lost procedures 10. emergency operations 11. diversions 12. aeronautical decision making

Review:

1. computing groundspeed, ETA, and fuel requirements 2. use of dead-reckoning 3. VOR interception and tracking 4. use of navigation log 5. filing and opening and closing FAA flight plan

Completion standards:

Successful flight in accordance with FAR 61.109(a)(5)(ii)

Next Lesson: #21 Flight Test Preparation

Suggested student homework assignments: Review Practical Test Standards and be sure that maneuvers will be practiced to tolerances equal to or exceeding the requirements, and to become familiar with the flight-testing process.

Use the valuable resources of the AOPA Flight Training Web site's Flight Test Prep page to answer frequently asked questions and sharpen your knowledge.