46. The Dual Cross Country Flight

Question 1

After takeoff, leave the pattern at a 45 degree angle and, if passing over the airport to join the course:

Answer 1

Fly at least 500 feet or more above the pattern.

Question 2

At altitude and on course, adjust the power to cruise speed and:

Answer 2

Lean the mixture.

Question 3

If your cross country flight will pass through Class D airspace, you:

Answer 3

Must contact the controller prior to entry.

Question 4

When you are approaching a nontowered airport for landing:

Answer 4

You should call on their UNICOM or CTAF frequency for an airport advisory.

Question 5

Flying on course into a headwind:

Answer 5

Your groundspeed is less than your airspeed.

Question 6

Approaching Class B airspace, if you will be flying under it:

Answer 6

You don’t have to contact ATC.