Map Reading and Flight Planning
Learning Objective
I can work with my team to plan a flight path using an aeronautical chart, calculating distance, fuel needs, and flight time.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
VFR Navigational Symbols Explained (Private Pilot Ground Lesson 27)
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Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Your team plans a flight between two VFR checkpoints that are 75 nautical miles apart. Your planned groundspeed is 150 knots. How long will it take to fly between the checkpoints? Show your work. Your team plans a flight between two VFR checkpoints that are 60 nautical miles apart. Your planned groundspeed is 120 knots. How long will it take to fly between the checkpoints? Show your work. Your team plans a flight between two VFR checkpoints that are 90 nautical miles apart. Your planned groundspeed is 180 knots. How long will it take to fly between the checkpoints? Show your work.”
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