Plain English Meaning
A flight that goes from one airport to another that is far enough away to require real navigation, not just local flying around the home airport.
Full Definition
A flight conducted between two different points using navigation methods such as pilotage, dead reckoning, electronic navigation aids, or GPS. For pilot certification purposes under 14 CFR Part 61, a cross country flight generally includes a landing at a point more than a specified straight-line distance from the original departure point (typically more than 50 nautical miles for most certificates and ratings).
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Seen in training records, flight planning, , and discussions of experience.