Basics of Navigation
Topics in this section
- 061-01-01Earth Geometry, Seasons, and Magnetic Variation
Learn Earth geometry, seasons, and terrestrial magnetism fundamentals used in aviation navigation.
- 061-01-02Position Fixing: Latitude, Longitude, and WGS-84
Understand latitude, longitude, and position fixing principles for practical flight navigation.
- 061-01-03Direction, Magnetic Course, and Compass Points
Study true, magnetic, and compass direction, including magnetic course and compass points used in air navigation.
- 061-01-04Nautical Miles and Distance Calculation
Learn aviation nautical miles, along-track distance, and practical distance calculation methods for navigation.
- 061-01-05Airspeed and Groundspeed in Flight Navigation
Compare IAS, TAS, and groundspeed, and apply speed concepts to navigation computations.
- 061-01-06Triangle of Velocities (TOV): Wind Correction and Track
Apply the triangle of velocities to solve wind correction and heading problems.
- 061-01-07Dead Reckoning (DR): Position Estimation in Flight
Use dead reckoning methods to estimate position from heading, time, and speed.
- 061-01-08Climb and Descent Navigation: Time, Speed, and Distance
Understand navigation corrections and timing considerations during climb and descent phases.