Private Pilot Syllabus Section 10 (New)

10A - Cross-Country Ground Topics

Acquire Advanced Knowledge Required for Solo Cross-Country Flight

  • 6
  • 2½
  • 0

Assignments

Activities

  • Review flight following procedures
  • Review radio navigation
  • Review procedures for approaching a new airport
  • CFI endorsement for cross-country flight

Completion Standards

When complete, the pilot

  • is able to explain important weather theory topics, including wind circulation, wind shear, air stability, cloud formation, and the hazards associated with thunderstorms.
  • understands symptoms, hazards, and prevention techniques for hypoxia, hyperventilation, spatial disorientation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other aeromedical hazards.
  • understands human vision and how to effectively scan for traffic in both bright light and low light conditions.
  • understands recommendations regarding supplemental oxygen use and restrictions on flight after SCUBA dives.
  • understands all federal aviation regulations that relate to student solo cross-country flight.
  • understands what actions are required for inoperative equipment.
  • is able to interpret various visual glide path indicators.
  • knows the meaning of ATC light gun signals in the air and on the ground.

10B - Solo Cross-Country Flight (repeat as needed)

Fly and Log a Solo Flight to Airports Greater Than 50 Nautical Miles from Your Home Airport

  • 1½
  • ½
  • 2½

Reference

Assignments

  • Obtain weather briefing
  • Prepare flight plan to destination

Activities

  • CFI review of flight plan
  • CFI endorsement for specific cross-country flight
  • First student solo cross-country flight
  • Discuss what you learned from the flight with your CFI

Completion Standards

When complete, the pilot

  • has successfully completed his or her first solo cross-country flight.

10C - Required Long Solo Cross-Country

Satisfy the FAA Requirement for a Long Solo Cross-Country Flight

  • 2
  • ½
  • 4

Reference

Assignments

  • Obtain weather briefing
  • Prepare long cross-country flight plan

Activities

  • CFI review of cross-country planning
  • CFI endorsement for specific long cross-country flight
  • Long solo cross-country flight

Completion Standards

When complete, the student

  • has completed and logged at least 5 hours of solo cross-country time.
  • has completed the required long solo cross-country.