Cross-Country Flight Planning

References: 14 CFR parts 61,91; FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-H-8083-25; AC 90-94; AFD; AIM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements by presenting and explaining a preplanned cross-country flight, as previously assigned by the examiner (preplanning is at examiner's discretion). It should be planned using real time weather and conform to the regulatory requirements for instrument flight rules within the airspace in which the flight will be conducted.

2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the aircraft's performance capabilities by calculating the estimated time en route and total fuel requirement based upon factors, such as --

   1. power settings.
   2. operating altitude or flight level.
   3. wind.
   4. fuel reserve requirements.
   
   

3. Selects and correctly interprets the current and applicable en route charts, instrument departure procedures (DPs), RNAV, STAR, and Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Charts (IAP).

4. Obtains and correctly interprets applicable NOTAM information.

5. Determines the calculated performance is within the aircraft's capability and operating limitations.

6. Completes and files a flight plan in a manner that accurately reflects the conditions of the proposed flight. (Does not have to be filed with ATC.)

7. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of GPS and RAIM capability, when aircraft is so equipped.