AF 201B Unit 8 Dual Cross Country Flight Lesson 4

2.5 Dual XC

The student will plan a VFR Cross country utilizing pilotage, dead
reckoning and radio aids (optional) that consists of:
  - minimum of 2.5 hours in duration
  - minimum of 0.5 instrument time
  - a total distance of at least 100 nautical miles
  - At least 3 legs with at least one leg that consists of a total straight line distance of more than 50 nautical miles.

Some examples include:
  * Scott AFB/Mid-America, IL (BLV) to Sparta-Hunter, IL (SAR). - 109 nm
  * Barkley Regional, KY (PAH) to Mayfield Graves Co., KY (M25) -137nm

Key Elements
  * Opening and closing flight plan
  * Aeronautical Charts - Sectional Charts Usage
  * Pilotage
  * Dead Reckoning
  * Fuel Management
  * Diversion to another airport (o)
  * Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
  * VOR Operation - Intercepting, Navigation and Triangulation
  * Lost Procedures
  * Descent Planning