Lesson by lesson, this skill-building manual for new general aviation pilots and those entering flight training teaches the fundamentals of lightplane navigation using a natural, confidence-building progression that allows readers to immediately use newly learned techniques in the cockpit. Based on author Paul A. Craig's successful Basic Navigation course at Middle Tennessee State University, the book skillfully combines plain-English explanations of fundamental theory and hands-on navigational techniques with eye-catching, illustrative graphics. In addition, it covers new and evolving forms of navigation, and thoroughly reviews the new airspace designations.

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Small plane navigation made easy-Learn the basics, in plain english If you need a practical-and basic-introduction to navigation, Light Airplane Navigation Essentials is for you. This book is designed for new small aircraft pilots and students just entering flight training who want a guide that will clearly teach the fundamentals they need. Light Airplane Navigation Essentials takes the mysteries out of navigation and clarifies techniques and technologies, such as pilotage and dead reckoning... course plotting... radio navigation... VOR, Loran, and GPS... airspace rules... even the glass cockpit. Paul Craig has taught a very successful navigation course for several years, and knows exactly what the new pilot needs to learn. He explains the theory and practice of navigation in a straightforward conversational style, making generous use of illustrations and graphics. Each chapter builds directly on the one before, going from the most basic principles to the latest electronic devices. The book has several handy features, including: Questions and sample navigation problems to help you test your knowledge included at the end of each chapter; Large, clear illustrations of key concepts; Chapters on future types of navigation, including the "glass cockpit"; A section on the latest airspace designations. Read this book, work the problems, and take your new skills straight into the cockpit. Fly with the confidence that you thoroughly understand the principles of navigation. You won't find a better hands-on guide to the basics. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Paul A. Craig, an experienced pilot, is the Chief Flight Instructor at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He holds eleven FAA Flight Certificates, including Airline Transport Pilot, Gold Seal Multiengine, and Instrument Flight Instructor. He has a master's degree in Aerospace Education. Craig is also the author of Multiengine Flying, Second Edition, Be a Better Pilot, and Stalls and Spins (McGraw-Hill).

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