

SR SERIES CROSS COUNTRY
PROCEDURES COURSE
PROCEDURES COURSE
Leave the pattern.
Explore new horizons.
Explore new horizons.
MASTER THE ART OF GETTING THERE
EXPERIENCE THE CIRRUS LIFE
As you're learning to fly, you learn the basics, stay local and focus on how to be a safe pilot, but your ultimate goal is to get somewhere. When you started your journey toward the freedom that only a pilot’s certificate offers, you had several missions in mind. Yet you still hesitate to leave the familiarity of your hometown airport without the safety net of your flight instructor on board. Whatever your mission, you want the confidence to break out of your comfort zone and fly to new destinations.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The Cirrus Cross Country course tackles the topics you’ll need to know to become a competent, safe cross-country pilot. Follow along on your favorite flight planning app as this course delves deep into the planning and execution required for a real-life 350 nm flight. Join Cirrus Aircraft’s flight instructor Anthony Bottini on a cross-country flight from the Smoky Mountains of Knoxville, Tennessee, to the soft sand of Destin, Florida, over the varying terrain, airspace and weather. GO BEYOND THE PATTERN
EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS TODAY
With this course, you will get a step-by-step walkthrough of planning and navigating a cross-country flight. Join our Cirrus Aircraft experts to begin experiencing travel the way you’ve always imagined.


1
lesson time:
32 minutes (estimated)
Where are You Going?
Join Anthony Bottini and his family as he plans a cross-country flight from Knoxville, TN to Destin, FL.
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play_arrow | Draw the Line | 02:23 |
play_arrow | Shape the Line | 05:06 |
play_arrow | Airspace Considerations | 07:04 |
play_arrow | Checkpoints....And You | 09:32 |
play_arrow | Pick Your Points | 07:24 |
2
lesson time:
15 minutes (estimated)
Weight and Balance
Let’s see how weight and balance plays a major role in your Cirrus’ aircraft performance.
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play_arrow | Weight and Balance Setup | 07:03 |
play_arrow | Real World Weight and Balance | 08:03 |
3
lesson time:
19 minutes (estimated)
Weather Planning
Mother Nature can be the most significant obstacle to your cross-country journey. Be prepared and don’t get caught off guard.
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play_arrow | Weather Watching | 05:48 |
play_arrow | Tighten It Up | 05:39 |
play_arrow | Enroute Assessment | 04:04 |
play_arrow | Preflight Weather | 04:11 |
4
lesson time:
17 minutes (estimated)
Performance
Dive deeper into how the performance of your Cirrus aircraft can affect how you plan your next cross-country adventure.
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play_arrow | Climb Performance | 07:27 |
play_arrow | Top of Climb | 04:26 |
play_arrow | Cruise Performance | 05:30 |
5
lesson time:
32 minutes (estimated)
Flight Planning
You know where you’re starting and your destination. Now it’s time to figure out everything in between.
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play_arrow | Preflight Planning Essentials | 08:20 |
play_arrow | Choose Your Altitude | 05:54 |
play_arrow | Build Your NavLog Part 1 | 05:21 |
play_arrow | Build Your NavLog Part 2 | 05:35 |
play_arrow | Build Your NavLog Part 3 | 06:24 |
6
lesson time:
27 minutes (estimated)
Climb and Cruise
Cross-country flying is all about the journey. Find out what needs to be done during your flight.
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play_arrow | Ready to Depart | 05:30 |
play_arrow | Find your Checkpoints | 08:45 |
play_arrow | Planned vs Actual | 05:18 |
play_arrow | Change of Plans | 07:13 |
7
lesson time:
13 minutes (estimated)
Hello, Beach!
Before you heed the call of those beautiful sandy beaches, there are some things to take care of once you land to ensure your aircraft is properly maintained and ready for departure.
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play_arrow | You've Arrived | 07:11 |
play_arrow | Cirrus Life: Destin | 06:18 |
8
lesson time:
24 minutes (estimated)
Night Flying
A major part of the Cirrus Life is the ability to fly back home when you want. Learn what it takes to make the journey back at night and in time for dinner.
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play_arrow | Night Flight | 05:32 |
play_arrow | Night Preflight | 04:37 |
play_arrow | Night Illusions | 05:04 |
play_arrow | Lost Procedures | 08:39 |