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Master map reading for pilots with clear, practical techniques you can use in the air.
This edition covers how to orient aviation maps, interpret contours, and keep your course using a compass, sun, stars, or the map itself. It explains common sources of error and offers step-by-step methods to check progress and stay on target.
The book presents hands-on methods for visual navigation, including how to align map features with the ground, choose reference points, and evaluate line-of-sight and slope. It also details how to handle magnetic variation and convert between compass and map bearings, so you can navigate confidently even in changing conditions.- How to orient a map quickly in the air and keep it aligned with ground features
- Techniques for measuring slope and visibility using contour lines and hachures
- Practical guidance on bearing corrections, wind effects, and chart interpretation
- Problem-based examples that reinforce map-reading and navigation concepts
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