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CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING

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1.  Airport Data:  Airport Facility Directory, Sectional

2.  Layout Course:  Sectional, Plotter

3.  Pick Check Points:  Sectional

4.  Measure Distances:  Sectional, Plotter

5.  Estimate Time Enroute:  E6B

6.  Determine True Courses:  Plotter, Sectional

7.  Determine Flight Altitude:  East = Odd + 500, West = Even + 500

8.  Determine Magnetic Variation:  Sectional

9.  Draw Airport Diagram:  Airport Facility Directory, Sectional.

10. Fill Out Flight Plan Form

11. Call Flight Service Station (FSS) For Standard Weather Briefing and File Flight Plan:

      1-800-WX-BRIEF;  # 1.

12. Determine Winds Aloft for your Altitude.

13. Determine Ground Speed:  E6B

14. Determine Wind Correction Angle:  E6B

15. Determine Time Enroute, compare to Estimated Time Enroute:  E6B

16. Determine Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) to the First and Second Check Points: E6B

17. Determine Descent Point:  E6B

18. Determine Fuel Requirements:  Federal Aviation Regulations, Pilots Operating Handbook (POH).

19. Determine Weight & Balance: POH, Aircraft Weight & Balance Data.

20. Check Take-Off and Landing Distances:  POH.