Navigation consists of content related to air-based navigation. In this course, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant maps and charts associated with ATS.
- Describe the shape and properties of the earth and the methods of expressing position and direction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of VFR navigation procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of aviation time references.
- Explain the concepts that determine how navigation aids can be used in the provision of Air Traffic Services.
- Describe the properties, functions and accuracy of various navigation aids used in the ATC environment.
You can expect to learn about:
- The form of the earth
- Maps and charts
- Determination of direction
- Principles of navigation
- Navigation computing
- Time
- VFR flight planning
- Radio theory
- VOR, DME and ILS
- Area navigation
- Radar.
Duration: approx 12 hours, with a 1 year subscription period.
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