Cross-country flying

Cross country is distinct from purely aerial work in a small defined area requiring little navigation.

For example, in EASA states, all pilot licences and instrument ratings have minimum cross-country flight time requirements.

In this instance, calling the flight "cross-country" seems not to fit within the requirement to use "navigational ability" since the two airports are within sight of one another even from very low altitudes.In the context of aviation regulations, such as EASA or FAA, a cross-country flight often has specific definitions and conditions depending on the purpose.

For obtaining a private pilot license (PPL),[7] commercial pilot license (CPL),[8] or instrument rating (IR),[9] cross-country flight requirements often include minimum distances, flight time, and landings at designated points.

Cross-country flying emphasizes navigation skills, including map reading, chart plotting, GPS usage, and handling en-route airspace transitions.