Navigation teaches student pilots how to plan and conduct flights safety and accurately, both visually and using navigation aids.
The subject covers.
- Map reading and use of VNC and VTC charts
- Flight planning and fuel calculations
- Wind correction and groundspeed calculations
- Dead reckoning techniques
- Diversion planning and in-flight replanning
- Use of AIP, NOTAM, and flight planning requirements.
Strong navigation skills ensure pilots can confidently operate beyond the local area and manage cross-country flights safety.