OBJECTIVES:
This lesson will expand the student&amp;rsquo;s understanding of cross-country operations and emergency procedures in preparation for his/her solo cross-country flight.  It will consist of landings at two or more points, one of which is more than 25 NM from the point of origin. with a total distance of more than 50 nm.


CONTENT:
Review-
Preflight planning
Cross-country flight operations
Radio Navigation
Air Traffic control procedures
Emergency procedures

Introduction-
Adverse weather
Diversion to alternate
Lost procedures
Lost communications


COMPLETION STANDARDS
The lesson will be complete when the student demonstrates the ability to perform a cross-country flight using pilotage, elementary dead reckoning and radio aids.  Upon completion, the student should be ready for their first solo cross-country and will understand and be capable of executing the procedures used to divert to an alternate airport as appropriate to their first solo cross-country.  student will also select the best course of action when given a lost situation.  The student will maintain selected altitudes &quot;200 feet, maintain desired airspeed &quot;15 knots and heading &quot;15 degrees.  He/she will verify position within 3 NM at all times and reach checkpoints and destinations &quot;5 minutes of initial or revised ETA.