Which of the following lists all CPC operational phases?

• A. Ground, Takeoff, Flight Abort, Climb/Cruise, Landing, Touch and Go
• B. Ground, Takeoff, Flight Abort, Landing
• C. Ground, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Landing, Touchdown
• D. Ground, Taxi, Takeoff, Landing

Answer: (A)

In CPC operations, the flight is treated as a complete cycle with six defined phases that reflect both normal flow and common training scenarios. Ground covers everything before takeoff, including preflight and taxi. Takeoff is the actual departure sequence. A flight abort phase is included to practice stopping the takeoff safely if something adverse is detected—this reinforces decision-making and procedure under pressure. After that, the aircraft goes through the climb and cruise phases, representing ascent to altitude and level flight. Landing is the descent and touchdown, and touch and go is a training maneuver where you land and immediately depart again to rehearse pattern work without a full stop. This six-phase sequence captures the full scope of CPC operations, including the important abort and immediate-restart practices that other lists omit or split differently.