Map Reading and Flight Planning
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Objective
I can work with my team to plan a flight path using an aeronautical chart, calculating distance, fuel needs, and flight time.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
12 questions
What are VFR checkpoints and how can pilots use them for navigation?
How can the yellow shaded areas on a sectional chart be helpful for pilots flying at night?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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