Attention:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Planning (NOTAM/Chart Supplement):
0:10
Nav Log:
0:20
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:45
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Review Airman Certification Standards
- Cross-Country Flight Planning
- Performance Calculations
- Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs)
- Chart Supplement U.S.
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (see content above)
- Ask pertinent questions
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Private Pilot - Cross-Country Flight Planning Airman Certification Standards:
- To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with cross-country flights and VFR flight planning
- References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Navigation Charts; Chart Supplements; AIM; NOTAMs
Cross-Country Flight Planning Knowledge:
The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:PA.I.D.K1:
Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities-
PA.I.D.K2:
Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, glide distance of the airplane, VFR cruising altitudes, and the effect of wind PA.I.D.K3:
Calculating:PA.I.D.K4:
Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed- Time Calculation Information
- Determining Courses & Headings Information
PA.I.D.K3b:
Estimated time of arrival to include conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)-
PA.I.D.K3c:
Fuel requirements, to include reserve
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PA.I.D.K4:
Elements of a VFR flight plan PA.I.D.K5:
Procedures for activating and closing a VFR flight plan
Cross-Country Flight Planning Risk Management:
The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:PA.I.D.R1:
PilotPA.I.D.R2:
AircraftPA.I.D.R3:
Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles)PA.I.D.R4:
External PressuresPA.I.D.R5:
Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) servicesPA.I.D.R6:
Improper fuel planning
Cross-Country Flight Planning Skills:
The applicant demonstrates the ability to:PA.I.D.S1:
Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator including a risk analysis based on real-time weather, to the first fuel stopPA.I.D.S2:
Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; NOTAMs relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publicationsPA.I.D.S3:
Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight planPA.I.D.S4:
Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson