The 9 minute navigation log Tutorial!

Many students seem intimidated by Navigation Logs. It’s unfortunate. Nav Logs aren’t difficult and are a great tool to help organize all the estimates needed during cross country flight planning. This tutorial pulls together all the steps necessary to create a great X/C Nav Log. Plus, stick around to the end for some additional fun!

00:00 Are we there yet?
00:33 The six questions
00:55 How am I getting to my destination?
01:48 More than just pretty scenery
03:57 Where should the plane be pointed?
05:07 I feel the need, the need for speed!
06:28 Are we there yet?
07:18 What’s in the tank?
08:18 You rock!!

Warning: The information provided in this video is for demonstration purposes only. The information and results cannot be used for an actual flight. To plan an actual flight, you will need to use the information in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, and the other documents associated with the specific airplane you fly.

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I’ve created a playlist containing more details about each of the six questions in this video. Please take a look:    • Cross Country Planning