Lesson 11

GROUND LESSON 11: CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING

Objective

To further develop the student’s ability to properly plan a VFR cross-country flight. Additionally, the student is introduced to the procedures to use when lost and when diverting to an alternate airport.


Pilot Handbook, Study Unit 11, “Cross-Country Flight Planning” (except Subunit 7, “IFR Cross- Country Procedures”)

11.1 Preflight Preparation

11.2 VFR Flight Plan

11.3 Weight and Balance

11.4 Navigation

11.5 Diversion to an Alternate Airport

11.6 Lost Procedures


Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, Study Unit 11, “Cross-Country Flight Planning”

11.1         VFR Flight Plan

11.2         Preflight Inspection

11.3         Miscellaneous Airspeed Questions

11.4         Taxiing Technique

11.5         Magnetic Course

11.6         Magnetic Heading

11.7         Compass Heading

11.8         Time En Route

11.9         Time Zone Corrections

11.10 Fundamentals of Flight

11.11 Rectangular Course

11.12 S-Turns across a Road

11.13 Landings