Definition of Cross Country is to change

Dazzler

Dazzler

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So, according to AOPA, the FAA is going to change the meaning of cross-country from "at least 50NM" to "more than 50NM".
I don't see the point, other than change for the sake of change.
 
Somebody should do a study on how many airports are exactly 50.0 nm apart. Then, find how many people use those combination's for training flights, and congratulate them on finding a way to do the bare minimum.

I know a bunch of airports that are between 48.5 and 49.7 nm apart, but none that are exactly 50.
 
Dazzler said:
KFCM -> KSTC

That's 50.0 NM - It was one of my student solo XCs
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Sweet. I knew there had to be some out there, just didn't remember any of them.

The issue I see with this more than 50 nautical mile rule, is how do we measure the distance. Digital charts (such as skyvector), plotter on the chart, or what? And at what measure of accuracy. If I go 0.000001 nautical miles beyond 50, is the FAA going to buy that? (Just playing devil's advocate here)
 
Dazzler said:
KFCM -> KSTC

That's 50.0 NM - It was one of my student solo XCs
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Hey, I've made that trip as well. Depart from the 28's, get up above 3000 ft, look for the power plant in Monticello, and make a beeline for St. Cloud. On a good day, you can spot the field from the the power plant....

Who needs chart's? ;)
 
some people are just so anal about more or less. They have got to be bored or just trying to look busy.
 
JEP said:
Hey, I've made that trip as well. Depart from the 28's, get up above 3000 ft, look for the power plant in Monticello, and make a beeline for St. Cloud. On a good day, you can spot the field from the the power plant....

Who needs chart's? ;)
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With the new ANG hanger, you can spot the field wayyy out.
 
Not "is" going to, has changed. As of 20 October 2009 any version of part 61 that you might have had is out of date. Major changes.
 
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