Cross Country Planning, W and B, Performance, and ATC Services

2.0 Ground

The student will understand cross country planning, performance, weight and balance, and ATC Services.

The student understands cross country planning, performance, weight and balance, and ATC Services.

• Weight and Balance Computations
• Takeoff and Landing Performance
• Operations at High Density Altitude Airports
• Airspeed Calibration Chart
• Time, Fuel and Distance to Climb Charts
• Cruise Performance Charts (Including Range and Endurance)
• Flight Planning - Completing the Navigation Log
• E6-B Flight Computer Usage
• Route and Altitude Selection
• Airway Navigation
• Descent Planning
• Fuel Management
• Sectional Chart Usage and Symbology
• Airport/Facility Directory and NOTAMs
• Non-Towered Airport Operations
• Towered Airport Operations
• Airport Approach Control
• ATC Radar Services for VFR Aircraft
• Wake Turbulence Avoidance
• Airport, Taxiway, and Runway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
• Runway Incursion Avoidance