Cross-Country Flight Planning
Lesson Plan

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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:

Student Actions:

  • Complete assigned reading (see content above)
  • Ask pertinent questions

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:

Cross-Country Flight Planning Risk Management:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

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 stop

  • PA.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 publications

  • PA.I.D.S3:

    Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight plan

  • PA.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