Navigation
Navigation is how you get from point A to point B safely and efficiently. This topic covers traditional navigation methods (pilotage, dead reckoning, VOR), modern GPS navigation, how to read sectional charts, and how to plan a cross-country flight including fuel calculations, wind correction, and route selection.
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What You'll Study
10 subtopics covered in the Navigation knowledge area
FAA Source Material
Official FAA publications referenced in this topic area
PHAK Chapter 16 — Navigation
Referenced in AviaSkill question explanations
PHAK Chapter 15 — Navigation Systems
Referenced in AviaSkill question explanations
Sample Questions
Example questions from the Navigation topic area
How do you determine the wind correction angle for a cross-country flight?
What does a centered CDI with a TO indication tell you about your position?
How do you calculate magnetic heading from true heading?
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