Navigation Computer 'Brush Up' - Training Programme

The Navigation Computer 'Brush Up' training programme covers all the uses of the Naviagtion Computer and provides an ideal forum for cndidates strugling to understand the basic concepts as well as those who wish to further or improve their skills. The training assumes that the candidate has read the Pre-Course Study Material and has a basic understanding of the Navigation Computer. The course is conducted by a Flight Instructor who will guide the candidates through the various methods of use ensuring that all the relevant areas are covered in depth including practical advice on completing pre-flight Navigation calculations.

A workbook with many example calculations, with answers, is included in the course. There is no written examination at the end of the training programme. The training takes place at On-Track Aviation which is located at Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome near Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Training can be conducted at your own flying club - please contact On-Track Aviation for details. Course Prices

AFE The PPL Course Book 3 by Jeremy M Pratt

Air Pilots Manual Book 3 by Trevor Thom

Navigation Computer (ARC-1 or similar)

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Global Positioning System (GPS) - Training Programme

The Global Positioning System (GPS) training programme covers the theory and parctical use of a GPS unit for both the PPL Skill Test and VFR Navigation. The training assumes that the candidate has little or no knowledge of GPS. The course is conducted by a Flight Instructor who will guide the candidates through the course material ensuring that all the relevant areas are covered in depth including practical advice on the use of a GPS for VFR navigation. If you own a GPS unit it is worth bringing it along to the course.

The training programme looks at several specific GPS units - Garmin 90, 150 and 250. The training takes place at On-Track Aviation which is located at Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome near Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Training can be conducted at your own flying club - please contact On-Track Aviation for details. Course Prices

0900-1100	1100-1110	1110-1210	1210-1310	1310-1410	1410-1420	1420-1620
GPS History and Theory	Coffee Break	Garmin 90	Lunch Break	Garmin 150	Coffee Break	Garmin 250

Pre-Course Study Material

 

The Air Pilots Guide to Satellite Positioning Systems by Walter Blanchard