XCPTR

Current version of the XC PTR is 2025-02.  

Printed versions should be available on the bus in a small metal clipboard on the bookshelf.

Print your own XC PTR card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Nl5crgXPFdqRcQmNzoiriZ8NfAAvtsK/view?usp=drive_link

Instructors Guide on lesson plans and signature requirements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V_hviphx3-g-B-cZ4zRvWpldPc3eiHTS/view?usp=drive_link

Youtube playlist of homework videos: (19 Videos, Approximately 15 hours): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FQP_0vPLsDQ-VVhVe3PGkSVo6Do6r6u 

Order your own AIR 5000 VNC Navigational Chart from: https://products.navcanada.ca/AIR5000.html and make sure you have a USB stick compatible with downloading IGC files from FLARMs (and ideally an adapter so you can also plug the stick in to your phone)

Candidates are responsible for scheduling their own dual XC flights and lessons only after receiving signatures for all the ground and video requirements.

Review the instructor notes for the dual exercises

All SOSA pilots are expected to read and follow all operating procedures, especially:

• Fleet Progression: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xs22cIzkAqqPMInIQwrpEy42uWawIBBx/view?usp=drive_link 

• Checkout Standards: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nSxNy4n95fRAU7Ph0juCM-oDVKHsKtRC/view?usp=drive_link 

• Cross-Country Safety Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_blIpevdrjXJ0BDNP2GxfwcQGl8u1gI/view?usp=drive_link 

Questions, comments and feedbackery should go in the #BronzeBadgers channel on Slack.

5km Landmarks, 7km Limit, 8nm Area

REMINDER:  If you do not have the "Authorization to attempt Proving Grounds" signature on your card (and your sheet in the checkout books) from a check instructor, then you are limited to a maximum distance of 5-7km from SOSA.

Traffic that is below 3,850' MSL within 8nm of Rockton should monitor the CPT3 Aerodrome Traffic Frequency, and traffic that is either above 3,850' MSL or outside the 8nm radius of Rockton should monitor the Common Area Frequency.

There are 5km, 7km and 8nm (9.26km) circles around SOSA on the GliderTracker: https://glidertracker.org/#nowelcome&tsk=https://cloud.sosaglidingclub.com/contests/proving.txt 

In the image below, the orange circle is 5km, and we have circled the key landmarks to study.