Ezstub Cross Country (2024)

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What counts as cross country for IFR? ›

For instrument-airplane rating, instrument training on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under instrument flight rules. This flight must consist of: A distance of at least 250 nm along airways or ATC-directed routing.

All athletes must be citizens of the United States and eligible to represent the United States in international competition to be eligible for team scoring and for USATF medals and prize money.

Cross-country racing is a true test of your all-round ability as a mountain biker. Not only do you need to be able to deal with descents, you also need to be fit enough to race full gas up the climbs at the same time. Some mountain bike training won't go amiss.

In the United States, college men typically compete on 8 km (5.0 mi) or 10 km (6.2 mi) courses, while college women race for 5 km (3.1 mi) or 6 km (3.7 mi). High school students typically race on 3 mi (4.8 km) or 5 km (3.1 mi) courses.

A cross-country flight should be: Conducted in an appropriate aircraft. Includes a point of landing that is at least a straight line distance of more than 50 NM from the point of departure.

To meet the requirements for a sport pilot certificate (except for powered parachute privileges), cross-country time requires a point of landing that is more than 25 nm straight-line distance from the original point of departure. 14 CFR 61.1(b)(3)(iii)

To coach a professional or college team, you need a bachelor's degree in kinesiology or a related field. At the high school level, coaches usually come from the teaching or administrative staff. In that case, a bachelor's degree in education and teaching credentials are necessary.

A form of cross-country running in the early 19th century was called paper chasing, or hare and hounds—the “hares” started a few minutes before the others and left a trail of paper scraps to be followed by the “hounds.” Cross-country runners came to be known as harriers, after a small hound used to chase genuine hares.

Overview. Just like collegiate athletes who play football, basketball, or baseball, runners who compete on the track and in cross country can become professional athletes. So how do you know whether you are an athlete who has the potential to become a successful distance runner? There are a number of indicators.

Success in cross-country certainly does not come easy, and for multiple reasons. First, unlike track runners, cross-country athletes have to run for farther distances and times, meaning that good stamina is a must. “They're running longer (than track runners) and the races are 3 miles…

Do XC racers use hardtails? ›

In Scotland, the vast majority of riders in the XCO races were on full-suspension cross-country bikes. In fact, of the six podium places in the men's and women's elite races, five of the six bikes were full-suspension, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot the only rider opting for a hardtail.

Event Profile for XC racing

XC races typically last <2hrs for elite races, with up to 8 laps per race. Riders are gridded and are started onto an open (dual track) section of course and often reach 20-25km/h.

One long run a week (Saturday), similar to those I prescribe for marathoners, has as its purpose improving aerobic fitness and endurance. Easy runs of 30 minutes are scheduled for two of the other three days of the week (Wednesday, Friday) with the final day (Sunday) an optional day of rest or run.

How much rest do I need? In general, Roche suggests resting anywhere from three days after a 5K to up to two full weeks after a 100-miler. Keep in mind that, after longer races, your nervous system and glycogen stores will also need time to recover.

When something makes you work harder yet reduces your risk of injury, that's a good workout. Because you're forced to work much harder in cross country, you get more out of breath than you do on the roads. Your heart rate goes up more, too. And that's a huge benefit.

Cross-country time is defined in§ 61.1 (b )(3)(ii) as time acquired during a flight that is conducted in an appropriate aircraft; "that includes a point of landing that was at least a straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the original point of departure"; and that involves the use of dead reckoning ...

One long IFR cross country flight is required. At least one leg of the three leg trip must have a straight line distance of at least 250 nautical miles. Additionally, three different types of instrument approaches must be flown during this flight.

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.

According to the Moonless Night Letter, “'simulated' instrument conditions occur when the pilot's vision outside of the aircraft is intentionally restricted, such as by a hood or goggles.” “Actual” instrument flight conditions exist “when some outside conditions make it necessary for the pilot to use the aircraft ...