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Conducting an Effective Flight Review

Version v.1.0 December 2005
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Appendices 4: Pilot’s Cross-Country Checklist

Pilot’s Cross-Country Checklist

Pilot
  • Review Personal Minimums Checklist
    • Recency (time/practice in last 30 days)
    • Currency (takeoffs & landings, IFR currency if applicable)
    • Terrain & airspace (familiarity?)
    • Health & well-being
Aircraft
  • Overall mechanical condition
  • Avionics & systems
  • Performance calculations
  • Fuel requirements
  • Other equipment
Environment
  • Weather
    • Reports & forecasts
      • Departure
      • En route
      • Destination
    • Severe weather forecasts?
    • Weather stability?
    • Alternate required?
  • Night
    • Flashlights available
    • Terrain avoidance plan
  • Airspace
    • TFRs or other restrictions
    • COM/NAV equipment requirements
    • Cruising altitude(s)
  • Terrain
    • VFR & IFR charts with MSA / MEA altitudes
    • AOPA/ASF Terrain Avoidance Planning
  • Airports
    • COM/NAV requirements & frequencies
    • Runway lengths
    • Services available
External Pressures
  • Family expectations?
  • Passenger needs / expectations?
  • Weather worries?
  • Prepared for diversion (money, accommodations)?
  • Time pressures (e.g., “must be at work” issues)?