XC-2 (I4602): 7/19/05
 
•	Nav Bag
* Take the current FLIP docs.  GP, AP/1, AP/1A, AP/1B, IFR Supp, FIH, Low/High Charts, Terminal Area Charts, Approach Books (Low/High), Terminal Change Notices, STARs, VFR Charts, VFR Supp.
Refer to Cross-Country Checklist in Blue Brains

•	Fuel Planning/Packet
* Bring fuel packet whenever you anticipate refueling off station.  Sign out from MX.  Multi-engine flight log for all XC flights.  Use 3710 rules for reserve + alternate, update.  Min on deck is 265 lbs.
Use a fuel log for all cross country flights.  If alternate not required, must have fuel to fly to destination, plus a 10% reserve (max endurance at 10,000').  If alternate required, must have fuel to fly to destination IAF and then to alternate airfield, plus a 10% reserve.  In no case shall reserve be less than 20 minutes.  Minimum on-deck fuel is 265 lbs per side.  Minimum fuel is advisory only (emergency could occur if any undue delay occur).  Min fuel is normally 265 lbs per side (yellow arc).  If min fuel, consider requesting short vectors to final if IMC or visual landing.  If fuel state requires traffic emergency, declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes.  Emergency fuel typically called when 30 minutes of fuel remain (no set amount, can vary). 
Ensure that a fuel packet is checked out from maintenance control (must have credit cards).  Servicing: Ensure that the field we land at has the right type of fuel (Jet A, Jet A1, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, PWA.522).  Land at a military airfield (with the correct JP fuel) or a civilian field with a government contract (contract list is in the Duty Office).  Ensure the lineman knows how to service a T-44 (nacelle tanks are filled before the wing tanks).

•	Enroute WX Facilities (Mil/Civ)
* PMSV:  Full Service; Makes Forecasts vs. Limited Service; reads forecasts.  METRO is radio call.  150 NM @ 20k ft: Service Volume.
EFAS: 'Flight Watch' 122.0 below FL 180.
TWEB: Certain NDBs and VORs broadcast transcribed weather.
HIWAS: Hazardous WX Service: Alerts you on guard and tells you to switch.  Only for time-crit dangerous WX.
FSS: Authorized WX Briefers, can read WX but not forecast.
ASOS: Source for METARs.  Standardized WX Data Collection. ATIS can be derived from one.  Service Volumes: ASOS 25 NM- 10k ft.  ATIS 60 NM-25k ft.
AWOS: 4 varieties, -a, -1, -2, -3.  Increasingly good.  Generally computer driven, can have an observer.  Service Volume: 25 NM >3k ft.
[1] En Route Flight Advisory Service [EFAS] "Flight Watch": live, use common freq 122.0 from 5,000 AGL - 17,500 MSL.  Discrete freq for 18,000 - 45,000 MSL.  Contact 'flight watch' by using name of local ARTCC, aircraft identification, and nearest VOR.  List of flight watches on enroute charts and in Enroute Supp.  
[2] Transcribed Weather Broadcast (TWEB): taped, broadcast continuously over navaids and/or VORs.  Contains forecasts, Inflight Advisories, winds aloft, NOTAMS, METAR/TAFs.
[3] Hazardous InFlight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS): taped, continuous broadcast of inflight hazardous weather.  Listed on Enroute Charts with an "H" in navaid boxes, VFR sectionals, and in Enroute Supp.  
[4] Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS): taped, automated.  Visibility averaged for last 10 minutes.  Ceilings averaged from last 30 minutes.  Transmitted over discrete VHF or local navaid.  Receivable max 25nm from site and max altitude of 10,000' AGL.  Updated each minute.  No two way comm..  Most have telephone access.  Freqs published in Enroute Supp and on IAPs.  
[5] Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS): taped, automated.  Primary surface observation system in U.S.  Continuous minute-by-minute observations.  Generate METARs.  Transmitted over discrete VHF freq or at local navaid.  Receivable max 25nm from site and max altitude of 10,000' AGL. 
[6] Flight Service Station (FSS): live, freq listed on chart or in Enroute Supp.  Give METAR/TAFs for requested airport.
[7] Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV) "Metro": Live, direct contact with military observers or forecasters.  Observers only give current wx info.  Forecasters can give wx, update DD175-1, and receive PIREPS.  Freqs listed in Section C of FIH.
[8] Automated Terminal Information System (ATIS): taped, broadcast over navaids or ATIS freq.  Give pertinent weather, airfield, and runway information for aerodrome ATIS services.  Freqs listed on charts, in enroute supp, and on IAPs.  
[9] VOLMET Voice Weather Broadcasts: taped, continuous weather information for flights overseas.  Given over VHF and HF freqs which are listed in Section C of the FIH.  
[10] Air Route Traffic Coordination Center (ARTCC): live by air traffic controllers.  Given on work load basis.  Normally only for hazardous weather.  Also give TAFs/METARS.  

•	Weight and Balance 
* Use Form F for every flight.  Local Form F found in maintenance is sufficient for local flights.  If four or more people are on board, compute the W & B for T/O and Ldg weights, and check that the CG is in limits.

•	OPNAV WX Filing Criteria
* [3710]  Takeoff: Use 200 / 1/2 or precision mins, whichever is lower, or 300/1, non-precision mins.  
* Alternates: Primary 3000/3: No alternate required.  Primary Below Mins: Alternate 3000/3.  Primary Mins but <3000/3: 200 / 1/2 PLUS precision mins; 300/1 PLUS nonprecision mins.
* Trivia: Can't use GPS for alt if already using GPS at primary, and vice versa.  Can't use radar mins if no two radio systems + NATOPS qualled aviators (I4601).  Can shoot the approach below mins if no intent to land.
Weather for filing based on: [1] Actual weather at departure at time of clearance [2] Existing and forecast weather for entire route of flight [3] Destination and alternate forecasts for period 1 hour before and after ETA.  
					      IFR FILING CRITERIA

DESTINATION (+/- 1 HR ETA)			ALTERNATE (+/- 1 HR ETA)
	0-0 up to BNI pub mins				3000 - 3 or better

	Pub mins up to BNI 3000 - 3				NON = Pub mins + 300-1
							PRE  = Pub mins + 200-1/2 
		
3000 - 3 or better					N/A

•	DD-175
* DoD Flight Plan Form.  A Standardized way of reporting route and time to Base Ops to accomplish deconfliction.  Puts your clearance on request.  Required for all XC flights (local canned routes and accountability can substitute.)    
A DD-175 flight plan should be filled out anytime leaving the local area.  Refer to GP Chapter 4 for the correct procedures to fill it out.  A Dash One should be requested (min of 2 hours prior to the flight) anytime filing IFR. 

•	DD-175-1
* Flight WX Brief.  Required for all flights, unless IMC flight is not anticipated.  Required for all XC.  Need to file one, and have it in flight, even if brief was over telephone.

•	OPARS
* Super WX Brief/Flight Plan.  Request a day ahead of time.
Military computer generated flight plan that takes into account winds, weather, fuel, and weight to generate the best possible route to reach a destination.  Gives headings, altitudes, fuel requirements, and times.  OPARS are requested at weather (961-2124).

•	Securing/RON Procedures
* Standard secure checklist, close flight plan, remind IP to call SDO with info, Swap phone #s with IP, remember 12 hour bottle-throttle rule, secure plugs covers and tiedowns.  Confirm transient alert (mil) or FBO (civ) when you want fuel, recall number, departure time and if they will need to tow.