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