Cross-Country Flight Planning Flashcards
To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with cross-country flights and VFR flight planning.
Glide Ratio of 3TP
9.5 horizontal/vertical @ 78 KIAS
Fuel to Tabs (each wing)
17 usable, 18 total gal
PPP
Perceive the given set of circumstances for a flight
Process by evaluating their impact on flight safety
Perform by implementing the best course of action
Use the Perceive, Process, Perform, and Evaluate method as a continuous model for every aeronautical decision that you make.
PPPPP
Plan Plane Pilot Passengers Programming
At least five times before and during the flight, the pilot should review and consider the “Plan, the Plane, the Pilot, the Passengers, and the Programming” and make the appropriate decision required by the current situation.
DECIDE
Detect the Problem Estimate the need to react Choose a course of action Identify a solution Do the Actions Evaluate the effects of actions
CARE Checklist
Consequences
Alternatives
Reality
External Factors
“For each PAVE hazard, why must I care” What is its impact on flight safety?
SAFETY Briefing
Brief passengers using the SAFETY list:
S
Seat belts fastened for taxi, takeoff, landing
Shoulder harness fastened for takeoff, landing
Seat position adjusted and locked in place
A
Air vents (location and operation)
All environmental controls (discussed)
Action in case of any passenger discomfort
F
Fire extinguisher (location and operation)
E
Exit doors (how to secure; how to open)
Emergency evacuation plan
Emergency/survival kit (location and contents)
T
Traffic (scanning, spotting, notifying pilot)
Talking, (“sterile flight deck” expectations)
Y
Your questions? (Speak up!)
PAVE Checklist
Pilot
Aircraft
Environmental
External Pressures
“What could hurt me, my passengers, or my aircraft”
IMSAFE
Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Emotion
Determine physical and mental readiness for flying
Fuel Reserve
30 minute (day), 45 minutes (night)
Usable Fuel (total)
48 gal
Total Fuel (total)
50 gal
TEAM Checklist
Transfer
Eliminate
Accept
Mitigate
For Each risk factor, what can I do to lessen the risk?
VFR Cruising Altitudes
Except while holding in a holding pattern of 2 minutes or less, or while turning, each person operating an aircraft under VFR in level cruising flight more than 3,000 feet above the surface shall maintain the appropriate altitude or flight level prescribed below, unless otherwise authorized by ATC:
(a) When operating below 18,000 feet MSL and—
(1) On a magnetic course of zero degrees through 179 degrees, any odd thousand foot MSL altitude + 500 feet (such as 3,500, 5,500, or 7,500); or
(2) On a magnetic course of 180 degrees through 359 degrees, any even thousand foot MSL altitude + 500 feet (such as 4,500, 6,500, or 8,500).
