Cross-Country flying (aka XC flying) is a type of distance flying which is performed in a powered aircraft on legs over a given distance and in operations between two points using navigational techniques; and an unpowered aircraft (paraglider, ...
In cross-country flying, a number of basic skills assume added importance. For example, ...
04/09 - Cross-Country Flying
Phase II in Flight Training
By Steve Krog ...
Cross-country flying differs from ordinary airdrome flying in that it takes you a long way off from your landing field.
Cross-country flying not so apparently utilizes ground reference skills To fly a given course in any wind you will be required to make heading adjustments and bank adjustments.
Student pilots are allowed to operate only at or near their "home-base" airports and — with a special sign-off by their instructors — travel to other local airports to practice their airport-to-airport cross-country flying skills.
Free Balloon. A balloon intended for cross-country flying carried by the wind.
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 See also: Flight, Cross, Plane, Pilot, Aviation
  
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