Air Navigation: Notes and Examples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. F. Card

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266538614 ISBN 13: 9780266538615

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the basics of air navigation with practical, classroom-ready guidance.

This concise field handbook introduces distance and direction measurement, map reading, and the magnetic compass in an accessible, arithmetic-friendly way. Drawing on early 20th‑century training methods, it presents clear steps, simple diagrams, and plenty of worked examples to illustrate how pilots determine position and plot courses. The edition you’re browsing gathers conversion tables, practice questions, and exam-style materials to support self‑study and classroom use.

The book covers the core tools and concepts needed for early air navigation—from measuring distance on maps to taking bearings, adjusting for wind, and estimating position in flight. It also explains how to use early protractors, understand wind and weather effects, and apply practical techniques for checking routes and fixing courses. The contents show a thorough, workbook‑style approach with plenty of examples and answers to reinforce learning.

• Step‑by‑step methods for measuring distance and direction on charts
• Rules for using the magnetic compass and how to adjust for deviation
• Practical problems and worked examples to sharpen calculation skills
• Practice exams and answers to test understanding and retention

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational, hands‑on treatment of early aviation navigation and its essential calculations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266538614
• ISBN 13: 9780266538615
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 155