Section 4: Cross Country Flight Planning

Question 1

What preflight actions should you take/ be aware of before flying?

Answer 1

N- NOTAMS
W- Weather
K- Known ATC Delays
R- runway lengths
A- alternative options
F- fuel
T- takeoff and landing calculations

Question 2

What are some factors to consider when XC flight planning?

Answer 2

1. Obstacles/terrain
2. Airspace/ special use airspace
3. Airports as alternatives
4. Easily visible waypoints
5. Fuel
6. Altitudes to fly at

Question 2

How would you activate a VFR flight plan?

Answer 2

Once in the air, call up the nearest FSS and call. You’ll be acknowledged and then you can make the request to open the flight plan.

Question 3

How would you cancel a VFR flight plan?

Answer 3

By notifying an FAA Flight Service Station or FAA Facility