CPL 300nm X-country requirement
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CPL 300nm X-country requirement
Hi,
just looking for suggestions as 2 typical places in england to visit as part of this CPL pre-requisite. I'd be flying from Prestwick in south west scotland with either a Bolkow Junior or PA-28.
I've been advised that sherburn-in-elmet is a "must" as part of my hours building so was looking to include this as part of the day.
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just looking for suggestions as 2 typical places in england to visit as part of this CPL pre-requisite. I'd be flying from Prestwick in south west scotland with either a Bolkow Junior or PA-28.
I've been advised that sherburn-in-elmet is a "must" as part of my hours building so was looking to include this as part of the day.
Regards
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Funny that; I have to do mine too. The UK is a bit short for this kind of thing though! It seems one has to go England-Scotland to make up the distance 
Some examiners allow this flight if all 3 landings are not on the same day; others do want them on the same day. The FARs don't specify. Bob Lynch FAQ says same-day is not needed, but in the end it is down to the DPE. Annoying, as I have loads of long flights which would qualify.
Some examiners allow this flight if all 3 landings are not on the same day; others do want them on the same day. The FARs don't specify. Bob Lynch FAQ says same-day is not needed, but in the end it is down to the DPE. Annoying, as I have loads of long flights which would qualify.
What have examiners got to do with it? JAA requirements is for a 300 nm (540Km) VFR cross country flight. Note, "flight" singular not plural, therefore that is assumed to mean one flight with two stops rather than a number of flights on different days. As long as the FTO conducting the training and then the National Authority accept it, it has nothing to do with any examiner.
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Funny that; I have to do mine too. The UK is a bit short for this kind of thing though! It seems one has to go England-Scotland to make up the distance
Some examiners allow this flight if all 3 landings are not on the same day; others do want them on the same day. The FARs don't specify. Bob Lynch FAQ says same-day is not needed, but in the end it is down to the DPE. Annoying, as I have loads of long flights which would qualify.
Some examiners allow this flight if all 3 landings are not on the same day; others do want them on the same day. The FARs don't specify. Bob Lynch FAQ says same-day is not needed, but in the end it is down to the DPE. Annoying, as I have loads of long flights which would qualify.
Mine was Sedona over two days.
Also, the 2 hour flight will be able to be done under IFR according to the proposed changes to pt 61.
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I did mine from Fife to Inverness, refuelled at Oban, Islay, Fife... quite a day out. Might inspire you that there are other options if you head north rather than south from Prestwick!
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So Im assuming my flight will count Elstree-Gamston-Perth-Inverness will count? All done in 1 day returned direct the following day. Only reason I stopped at Gamston and Perth was to make it count, Well I hope so anyway
