For the first solo cross-country, CFIs often have learners fly to an airport previously visited with an instructor, where they must demonstrate PIC abilities, diverse navigation (pilotage, dead ...
A teenage aviation enthusiast said it felt "pretty cool" to fly a plane by himself for the first time. Guernsey Aero Club said 16-year-old Marley was believed to be the youngest person to fly solo in ...
Question: I'm training to be a CFI, and I'm wondering how you know when your learners are ready to go on their first solo cross-country flight? I know about cFAR 61.87 that covers solo requirements ...