6A XC Planning - Flight Plan

Question 0

1. Current and forecast weather at departure, en route, destination and alternate airports including:
   a. METARs, TAFs, and FAs
   b. Surface analysis charts
   c. Radar summary charts
   d. Winds and temperature aloft chart
   e. Significant weather prognostic charts
   f. Convective outlook charts
   g. AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS reports
   h. SIGMETs and AIRMETs
   i. PIREPs
   j. Windshear reports
   k. Icing and freezing level information

Answer 0

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Question 1

2. Route selection including:
   a. Selection of easily identifiable en route checkpoints.
   b. Selection of most favorable altitudes considering weather conditions and equipment capabilities.
   c. Selection of alternate airport.

Answer 1

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Question 2

3. Appropriate sectional charts:
   a. Use of appropriate and current aeronautical charts.
   b. Properly identify airspace, obstructions, and terrain features.
   c. Selection of appropriate navigation system/facilities and communication frequencies.

Answer 2

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Question 3

4. Current information on facilities and procedures:
   a. NOTAMs relative to airport, runway, and taxiway closures
   b. Special Notices
   c. Services available at destination
   d. Airport conditions including lighting, obstructions, and other notations in A/FD

Answer 3

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Question 4

5. Navigation log:
   a. Measurement of course (true and magnetic)
   b. Distances between checkpoints and total
   c. How true airspeed was obtained
   d. Estimated ground speed
   e. Total time en route
   f. Amount of fuel required and how it was obtained
   g. Simulate filing a VFR flight plan

Answer 4

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Question 5

6. Weight and balance:
   a. Calculations for planned trip
   b. Determine computed weight and center of gravity are within the airplane’s operating limitations and if the weight and center of gravity will remain within limits during all phases of flight.

Answer 5

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