Day Nav (141)

=NAV 141=

Goal
Introduce visual and GPS navigation.

Requirement
While using 1:250,000 and 1:50,000 maps, plan a navigation flight to a minimum of six terrain features using N-PFPS for planning. Pilots should conduct this flight between 200 and 500 feet AGL.

Discuss

 * Navigation techniques.
 * Map preparation.
 * Checkpoint selection.
 * Boundaries/limiting features.
 * Wind correction in navigation.
 * Chart Update Manual (CHUM).
 * Portable Flight Planning Software (N-PFPS).
 * GPS operation/use.

Introduce

 * In-flight route changes.
 * Use of Global Positioning System (GPS).