Originally Posted by
FlynPoPo
Rickair777, I have a question about logging cross country time for ATP. I have heard and I think I'm reading it right that you can log cross country time towards your ATP rating while only flying 25nm trips and you don't have to land at a airport to log it. Is this correct? Sorry off the subject 61-57b but you guys are a book of knowledege and I didn't want to start a new forum just for this!
Thanks guys!
XC time actually has different definitions for various ratings, and a different definition for 135 qualifications.
PPL, COMM, ATP: LDG at a point > 50NM from the departure point.
ATP (for rated military pilots): Flight > 50NM from departure point, no LDG required.
Sport/Recreational: Different, but I'm not sure what.
Part 135 PIC: LDG at a point other than departure, no distance requirement.
For most career pilots, use the 50NM criteria until you have all your ratings, then do whatever you want. If you are low time and need 135 mins, you'll have to add in all LDGs at a point other than departure.