PA.I.DFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
Cross-Country Flight Planning
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with cross-country flights and VFR flight planning. Note: Preparation, presentation, and explanation of a computer-generated flight plan is an acceptable option.
Bottom line
Prepare a cross-country plan that accounts for navigation, fuel, terrain, weather and changing conditions.
FAA references
- FAA-S-ACS-6C, Area I: task overview and linked element lessons — FAA-S-ACS-6C
Knowledge
- PA.I.D.K1: Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and
- PA.I.D.K1a: a. Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used
- 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: a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed
- PA.I.D.K3b: b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)
- PA.I.D.K3c: c. Fuel requirements, including reserve
- 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.
Risk management
Skills
- 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, t
- PA.I.D.S2: Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative t
- 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.
- PA.I.D.S5: Use an electronic flight bag (EFB), if applicable.
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