Ground Training Lesson 17
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
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
This lesson incorporates the subjects of previous lessons into the planning of a cross-country flight.
Elements
- Chart Selection
- Weather Briefing and Course Selection
- Navigation Log
- True course
- Magnetic variation
- Magnetic course and altitude selection
- Checkpoints
- True airspeed
- Wind correction angle and ground speed
- Magnetic heading
- Compass deviation
- Compass heading
- Time estimates - ETE and ETA
- Fuel requirements
- Destination Airport Information
- VFR charts
- Aeronautical Information Manual
- Other Publications
- VFR Flight Plan
- Filing
- Opening
- Extending if necessary
- Closing or cancelling
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations: