Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

10 elements

• PA.I.D.K1
  Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities.
• PA.I.D.K1a
  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
  Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed
• PA.I.D.K3b
  Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)
• PA.I.D.K3c
  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

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

7 elements

• PA.I.D.R1
  Pilot.
• PA.I.D.R2
  Aircraft.
• PA.I.D.R3
  Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
• PA.I.D.R4
  External pressures.
• PA.I.D.R5
  Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services.
• PA.I.D.R6
  Fuel planning.
• PA.I.D.R7
  Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.