IR.I.C.S1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills
Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator inc...
Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator including a risk analysis based on real time weather, which includes calculating time en route and fuel considering factors such as power settings, operating altitude, wind, fuel reserve requirements, and weight and balance requirements.
Bottom line
GS, heading, and time for any flight can be determined by using the wind triangle. The amount of fuel needed for a given flight can be calculated by multiplying the estimated flight time by the rate of consumption.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-13) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 5-1-10 (IFR Operations to High Altitude Destinations) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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