Aviation Dictionary

Cross-country

In soaring, any flight out of gliding range of the takeoff airfield. Note that this is different from the definitions in the 14 CFR for meeting the experience requirements for various pilot certificates and/or ratings.

Dictionary Term

Cross-country

Definition

In soaring, any flight out of gliding range of the takeoff airfield. Note that this is different from the definitions in the 14 CFR for meeting the experience requirements for various pilot certificates and/or ratings.

References

Glider Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2024