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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

Pilotage and dead reckoning
VOR navigation and tracking
GPS navigation basics
Sectional chart symbols and interpretation
Magnetic variation and deviation
Wind correction angle calculation
Cross-country flight planning
Fuel planning and range
Radio navigation procedures
Latitude and longitude

FAA Source Material

Official FAA publications referenced in this topic area

PHAK Chapter 16 — Navigation

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PHAK Chapter 15 — Navigation Systems

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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?

AviaSkill includes hundreds of questions in Navigation with AI-powered explanations and FAA handbook references for every answer.

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Navigation Study Guide

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