Milestone 7 — Solo Pattern Consolidation
- 5–10 solo pattern sessions
- Stable landings
- Consistent traffic pattern discipline
Milestone 8 — Dual Cross-Country Instruction
- Navigation (pilotage + dead reckoning)
- Diversion procedures
- Controlled airport operations
Milestone 9 — First Solo Cross-Country
Minimum:
- 150 nautical miles (NM) total distance
- Full-stop landings at 3 airports with verification
- One leg ≥ 50 NM (50 nautical miles or more between at least one departure and arrival airport).