Objective: To increase the pilot’s proficiency in cross-country flights. In accordance with Part 61, this flight must be at least 300 NM total distance. For both Part 61 and Part 141 training, the flight must include landings at a minimum of three points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straightline distance of at least 250 NM. In Hawaii, one segment must have a straight-line distance of 150 NM.

Text References:Commercial Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM); Pilot Handbook (PH); Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 32 complete? Yes Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Weather information - FM 77-91

Cross-country flight planning - FM 92-94

Performance and limitations - FM 102-105; POH-2, 5, 6

Soft-field takeoff and climb - FM 197-202; POH-4

Preflight procedures - FM 118-147; POH-4

Soft-field approach and landing - FM 203-207; POH-4

Short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb - FM 208-214; POH-4

Short-field approach and landing - FM 215-221; POH-4

Pilotage and dead reckoning - FM 270-274

Navigation systems and radar services - FM 275-276; PH 481-514

Postflight procedures - FM 335-339

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

4. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot completes the cross-country flight. During the preflight briefing, the pilot will show accurate flight planning and display good judgment in making a go/no-go decision.