What is considered a cross country flight for private pilot?

Cross Country flight must include a landing at an airport more than 50 nautical (not statute) miles from the original point of departure. Additional cross country requirements apply – e.g. night XC must be over 100nm total. The long solo XC has to include one leg of over 50 nm, plus be over 150 nm total.



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The pilot in the other seat is only a passenger as the aircraft does not require more than one crew member. So, only the pilot flying can log PIC time. Once airborne the pilot at the controls tells his passenger that he'd like to do some simulated instrument time.

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However, some Southwest pilots earn as much as $549,000. Similarly, United Airlines pilots earn an average of $205,000. The average Delta Airlines pilot earns $192,000 with top-earners making $526,000. American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000.

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They take turns napping and yes, they have both fallen asleep at the same time on a few occasions. Most long haul flights have two sets of pilots. Most modern aircraft that do the long hauls have bunks and relaxation places which are out of sight of the passengers.

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These policies, known as the “two-person rule” or “rule of two,” dictate that if one pilot leaves the cockpit for any reason, another trained crew member (such as a flight attendant) must enter and remain in the cockpit until the pilot returns.

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As for salaries, private jet pilots can expect a salary in the range of between $47,000 up to $272,000 per year, with the majority of pilots falling somewhere in the middle of that scale.

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Since private jets are used to carry a small group of passengers, they are unlikely to cover the same distances as public airlines. Normally, a small aircraft can fly 1,500 miles without refuelling, while the largest can cover a distance of 4,000 miles.

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It can be more affordable to fly privately if the cost is shared among all the passengers. When you book a private jet charter, you're renting the entire aircraft. Bringing other paying passengers with you can reduce the cost.

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To be able to afford flying privately, your annual household income will likely need to be no less than seven figures. The minimum net worth of private flyers is usually around $25 million.

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