Ground Training Lesson 13

2.0 Hours Ground

by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008

Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.

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Objective

During this lesson the student will review VFR charts, navigational computing, planning and conducting cross country flights.

Elements

VFR Charts

Types of VFR Charts

WAC
Sectional
Terminal
Helicopter route

Symbols and markings

Latitude and Longitude
Magnetic variation
Topography
National airspace
Navigation aids
Aerodromes, heliports and flight service stations
VFR reporting points
Legend- other markings

Online versions of VFR charts

E-6B

Calculator side

Mileage and speed conversions
Time, speed and distance computations
Fuel consumption
Airspeed and true/density altitude computations

Wind side: computing ground speed and wind correction angle

Cross-country Skills

Pilotage
Dead reckoning
GPS navigation
Diversions
FSS services
Lost procedures

Flight Planning

Weather briefing
Alternate airport selection
Altitude selection
Airspeed selection
Fuel requirements
Navigation log

Course selection
Checkpoint selection
Time estimates (ETE and ETA)
In-flight Logging and corrections

Completion Standards

This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays a commercial pilot level of understanding of the material presented.

Study Assignments

Aeronautical Information Manual -- Chapters 1-7, 9
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knoweldge -- Chapters 6 and 7
New York sectional chart
Boston VFR terminal chart
Boston helicopter route chart

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Ground Training Record, Lesson 13

Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section. After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.

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