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:

1. minimum of 2.5 hours in duration
2. minimum of 0.5 instrument time
3. a total distance of at least 100 nautical miles
4. 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