Agreed. Literally the best. This helped me plan mine and I had zero ground lessons from my cfi. I was doing it all on my own. when I showed up with my x country my cfi was blown away. he said it was the best he's ever seen and took a copy of the log forms for his own use. This channel is the best out there.

Thanks, Steve. Happy flying!

You're most welcome. Happy flight planning!

Awesome! I'm sure that's beautiful flying up there

same

Thanks for the good points. Yes in the real world we might not spend all this time on each flight and concentrate on, as you say, the final outcome. I’ve always had specific questions about the nav log so wanted a full tutorial for those who might be hung up on one or two points.

@@flightinsight9111 You're absolutely right, students should learn the full concept first, before the application in real life. Automated flight plans should therefor always be checked for this final outcome to be acceptable. Thanks for your response.

Just completed my x country flight today. My cfi said that I was the most prepared and organized student he's ever had after using your nav log and preparation. He even asked for a blank copy for his use. This video was so much help. Thanks a million for all of your contents.

Is there somewhere I can download this nav log?

Thanks, glad you've enjoyed.

Matt, the navlog comes with the private pilot course linked here. If you like, I can send you a blank nav log file. Email me at my address in the about page (training@flight-insight.com)

You can now download a copy of the navlog here www.flight-insight.com/post/use-this-excel-vfr-navlog-to-organize-your-cross-country-flights

Yeah that’s why he charging $100 😂

yes

Great idea. We don’t tend to use TOC around here with the Bravo but a video demo’ing TOC and TOD would work great. Thanks for watching!

Exactly, TOC and TOD should be planned and calculated on the Navlog.

You are 100% correct. I tried to call this out in the description but I wish I could edit the video to make it more obvious to you guys. Thanks for watching!

Designed it on excel. You can grab one at www.flight-insight.com/post/use-this-excel-vfr-navlog-to-organize-your-cross-country-flights

I've never heard of this but just line your plotter up with the scale on the sectional... if they match then you can use the plotter. If they don't match then I would use the scale on the sectional.

What if the TOC isn’t until after you clear the Bravo?

Giacomo, indicated airspeed is converted to true airspeed based on density altitude, that is, the altitude the aircraft is flying at corrected for temperature and pressure. The E6B can be used for this calculation.

@@flightinsight9111first of all thanks for the answer ! I meant that in some aircrafts you only have an IAS indication inside the cockpit...so wouldn't it be better to write down the IAS (converted from TAS) as well in the log book? So that as it happens for CH you have a value that you can directly compare with your instruments. I did this in simulation flight and im wondering if it's something real pilots do...thanks again!

@@giacomoscomparin4937 Ah I got it. We need TAS so we can calculate groundspeed, and from that, our ETE and fuel burn. Many airspeed indicators will have a scale that you can read true airspeed off of in addition to indicated airspeed

@@flightinsight9111 ok got it ! Thanks !

Yes you’re right, sharp eye! I keep meaning to put an edit card up there. More importantly, why are you not pursuing license?? 😁

@@flightinsight9111 I will be. Just timing it all out. Cost. Time etc. BTW excellent explanation. Love the online E6B. Keep up the great videos.

typically the mechanic that installs or maintains the compass will have created the card, so it's aircraft specific

It will not be in the POH, or any other document; you generally find it as a placard attached to, or near the compass.

Hey! Don’t let all the nitty gritty discourage you. This exercise, and really all of the training for the pilot license, is there to get you thinking about all the things that go into a flight. Once you’re flying on your own, the process is a whole lot smoother (you don’t have to do one of these for every flight!). Think of it as, you’ve got to learn the rules before you can bend them!

Very good to learn all the basics and the y behind it.

Part of the fun is the journey

Being a pilot isn't for everyone, just like being a nurse, musician, construction worker, engineer, etc., isn't for everyone. Admittedly, flying is the most challenging and fragile form of transportation, hence the complexity. BUT, for those willing to take on the challenge and put the time, effort, and yes, money in, the rewards are absolutely worth it. I'm a student pilot in my40s; almost done with everything needed to get my private license. My only regret is that I didn't start doing this in my 20s! It's been fun, exciting, frightening, and humbling. It's also been the best stress relief I've had in decades. So what does being a pilot give you? The ultimate freedom. Go where you want, when you want, how you want. If I've had a crappy day at work, I swing by the airport on my way home, hop in the plane, and watch the sharks, dolphins, other large fish, and watch the sunset before heading home with a big smile on my face. Very little planning is needed for this type of flying. Two weeks ago my mother-in-law ended up in the emergency room. It would have been a 3.5 hour drive one-way, but was only a 40 minute flight. The FBO (airport terminals that private planes use) was only 1/2 mile from the hospital, and the FBO has free courtesy cars, which they pull right up next to the plane. No waiting. Many of the skills required are like learning to tie your shoes or learning to ride a bike. Very difficult at first, but as time goes on it becomes second nature. I've not timed my pre-flights lately, but I'm guessing it's under 10 minutes, possibly under 5 minutes. Planning, as seen in this video, is the long-way to do it, to make sure students understand exactly what is going on. They've gone into great detail here, (over)explaining each single step to make sure students comprehend the process. There aren't road signs or pit-stops in the skies, so it's important to get it right. At the same time, GPS has been a godsend and makes the process so much simpler than this for normal flights. It's still a good idea to know how to do thing "the old fashioned way". GPS occasionally doesn't work, iPads overheat, and aircraft electrical systems fail. That's when knowing the old-school paper-chart methods are good.

I think that one has to realize that we are not birds. Flying is not a natural thing to do, that means that when (not if) something happens out of left field, a lot of decisions and necessary information is already gathered and thought through. If one would take the habit of simply jumping in their plane and taxi without preparations, it would spell disaster sooner or later.

Do you mean the names that I gave the checkpoints like I-95 or Olney? It's up to you you can use Google Maps for town names or other landmarks. For the airports, you can read them right off the sectional chart.

@@flightinsight9111 oh ok. thanks

@@billziegler9634 Of course, hope that helps!

@@flightinsight9111 I think so. I am not a pilot so it's all very complicated to me. Nor can I be because of a disability.

@@billziegler9634 Even without flying, I think these subjects make for a great education. I wish I could have learned some of this stuff while I was in grade school, I'd have a much better understanding of things like physics and weather. Good on you that you're interested. Have you played around with Vatsim or any of the other flight simulators?

The chart does not state TAS, it states KIAS.

I just had a picture of a plotter that I edited into the video. I don't have a way to use it outside of that.

@@flightinsight9111 ok cool

yeah can add 10 or 15 minutes of fuel and time to compensate for unforseen ATC vectors. Good point.

Many DPEs allow foreflight in the checkride now , but you have to be ready for them to simulate the iPad “failing” now too But not allowing jt is completely backwards, you should be learning how you’re going to operate , and for about 99% of pilots it’s about leveraging tech and foreflight is almost a must have

Do you not have a volume adjustment?