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
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario
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
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Private Pilot (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Airman Certification Standards:
.- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with ross-country flights and VFR flight planning
- References: 14 CFR part 91; AIM; Chart Supplements; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); NOTAMs; VFR Navigation Charts
- Note: Preparation, presentation, and explanation of a computer-generated flight plan is an acceptable option
Private Pilot (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates 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.K1a:
Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
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PA.I.D.K2:
Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, glide distance of airplane, VFR cruising altitudes, and effect of wind. -
PA.I.D.K3:
Calculating:-
PA.I.D.K3a:
Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed. -
PA.I.D.K3b:
Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC). -
PA.I.D.K3c:
Fuel requirements, including reserve.
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PA.I.D.K4:
Elements of a VFR flight plan. -
PA.I.D.K5:
Procedures for filing, activating and closing a VFR flight plan. -
PA.I.D.K6:
Inflight intercept procedures.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
PA.I.D.R1:
Pilot. -
PA.I.D.R2:
Aircraft. -
PA.I.D.R3:
Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles). -
PA.I.D.R4:
External Pressures. -
PA.I.D.R5:
Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services. -
PA.I.D.R6:
Fuel planning. -
PA.I.D.R7:
Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill 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; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications. -
PA.I.D.S4:
Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator. -
PA.I.D.S5:
Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
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
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page