Ground Training Lesson 21
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
The student will assume the instructor's role and present a
classroom lecture on cross-country planning.
Elements
VFR charts, Plotter and Pilotage
- VFR Charts
- Types of VFR charts and general considerations
- Symbols and markings
- Latitude and longitude
- Magnetic variation
- Topography
- National Airspace System
- Navigation aids
- Aerodromes, heliports and flight service station
- Legend - other markings
- The Navigation Plotter
- Mileage scales
- Azimuth scale
- Plotting and measuring courses
- Application of navigation methods
- Pilotage
- Dead reckoning
E6B Computer
- Calculator Side
- Explanation of markings
- Mileage and speed conversions
- Time, speed, and distance computations
- Fuel consumption
- Airspeed computations
- True/density altitude computations
- Wind Face Side
- Explanation of markings
- The wind triangle
- Ground speed
- Wind correction angle
- True headings
Planning a Flight
- Chart Selection
- Weather Briefing and Course Selection
- Navigation Log
- True course
- Magnetic variation
- Magnetic course and altitude selection
- Checkpoints
- True airspeed
- Wind correction angle and ground speed
- Magnetic heading
- Compass deviation
- Compass heading
- Time estimates - ETE and ETA
- Fuel requirements
- Destination Airport Information
- VFR charts
- Aeronautical Information Manual
- Other Publications
- VFR Flight Plan
- Filing
- Opening
- Extending if necessary
- Closing or cancelling
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete when, by oral examination, the student
is able to explain and teach the topics in the lesson.
Study Assignments
- The student shall prepare a lesson plan, lecture notes, and review questions as necessary to teach this material.
- New York Sectional
- E6B Computer
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 21
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: