First Solo Cross-Country

Objective

Student independently plans and executes first solo cross-country flight. Demonstrates proficiency in XC planning, pilotage, dead reckoning, navigation systems, communications, and unfamiliar airport operations. All 61.93(e) items must be endorsed prior to this flight.

Pre-Flight: 1.5 hr | Flight Time: 2.5 hr | Post-Flight: 0 hr

Lesson steps

Check each step as it is completed. Leave anything not done blank. Sign and date once at the bottom.

Items needed for success

• Completed nav log
• Sectional Chart
• Plotter
• E6B/CX3
• Weather briefing printout
• Airport Facility Directory
• W&B worksheet
• Solo XC endorsement verified
• Flight plan (if filing)

Completion standards

Meet the objective above. Each step is complete when performed to the standard of the lesson.

Debrief and sign-off