Phase 7

Question 1

What tools do you need to plan a cross country flight?

Answer 1

E6-B, sectional chart, winds aloft, PIM, Nav log, chart supplement

Question 2

What do you need to consider when planning an XC flight?

Answer 2

Airspace, terrain, obstructions, weather,
VORS, NOTAMS, checkpoints, direction, diversions.

Question 3

What are the first two checkpoints in a XC?

Answer 3

On course and TOC

Question 4

FAR 91.159 - cruising altitude

Answer 4

NEODD SWEVEN + 500 for VFR

Question 5

FAR 91.151 - fuel requirements

Answer 5

Day VFR - 30 minutes reserve, Night VFR - 45 minutes reserve, AVAD VFR - 1 hour reserve.

Question 6

How would FAR 91.119 be part of consideration when determine route?

Answer 6

Minimum safe altitudes over different areas.

Question 7

What needs to be considered when calculating TOC?

Answer 7

Time, fuel, and distance to climb chart.

Question 8

FAR 91.103 - flight planning stage

Answer 8

NWKRAFT: NOTAMS, weather, known ATC delays, runways lengths, alternates, fuel, takeoff/landing distances..

Question 9

XC naviagtion?

Answer 9

GPS, VOR

Question 10

What is pilotage and what are some examples?

Answer 10

Comparing what you see on the chart to what’s on the ground. Major roads, bodies of water, power lines, other airports, rivers, etc.

Question 11

What is dead reckoning?

Answer 11

The Nav Log. Distances, fuel consumption, and time calculations.

Question 12

What compass checks need to be done when taxiing?

Answer 12

The compass and the heading indicator need to be checked to make sure they match.

Question 13

What is the compass error called and where is the information contained to make the adjustment to our magnetic heading if needed?

Answer 13

Deviation and the compass card

Question 14

What should the range for the distance between checkpoints be?

Answer 14

10-20 Nm

Question 15

Why do you need a terminal chart when flying near or in class b airspace?

Answer 15

Provides a better detail of the airspace

Question 16

What is the chart supplement and how is it used for XC planning?

Answer 16

A chart supplement has all the information needed for an airport. Can help with diversions

Question 17

What is the difference between deviation and variation?

Answer 17

Deviation is the difference between the compass magnetic heading and the actual magnetic heading. Variation is the angle between true north and magnetic north

Question 18

What are the two elements needed to determine True heading?

Answer 18

Winds aloft and wind correction angle

Question 19

What are the two elements needed to determine Magnetic heading?

Answer 19

Magnetic variation

Question 20

What are the two elements needed to determine Compass heading?

Answer 20

Magnetic deviation

Question 21

What’s the difference between true course and compass heading in XC planning?

Answer 21

Doesn’t factor in wind correction angle and/or magnetic variation and deviation. Compass heading does

Question 22

What are the different frequencies or ways to contact FSS to receive weather information, activate or cancel a flight plan?

Answer 22

122.2, 122.4, 122.6

Question 23

Once filed, how long will it be held by FSS before it is eliminated if not activated?

Answer 23

1 hour after planned departure time

Question 24

At the end of an XC flight, what does the pilot need to do regarding an active flight plan?

Answer 24

Close it

Question 25

Is ATC required to handle VFR flight following?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Benefits of flight following?

Answer 26

Traffic, in case of emergency, information about other things, etc.

Question 27

What is Center weather advisory? What type of advisory Information would be provided and where would I hear about or see CWA information?

Answer 27

Weather conditions meeting or approaching national in flight advisory. ATC or FSS or aviation weather.gov