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General Navigation

Course Code:
21OBN-E
Academic Degree:
bachelor
Study Programme:
Professional Pilot (B1041A040004)
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Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
5
Number of Hours:
4 + 0 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
obligatory
Course Completion:
exam
Supervisor:
doc. Ing. Jakub HOSPODKA, Ph.D.
Course Tutor:
 
roh  Lectures:
Ing. Denisa Svobodová
Supervising Department:
Department of Air Transport (16121)
Keywords:
Navigation calculation, chart, projection.
Abstract:
The Earth: latitude and longitude. Reference systems. Circles on the Earth and distance. Calculations. Time. Magnetism and sirections. Wind and Speed: Course, heading, track. Calculations: navigation computer – conversions, TAS, rates. Calculations: 1 in 60 and navigation computer – track and GS. Projections. Charts. VFR navigation. Nav Log preparation and use. Navigation display. Navigation in remote and oceanic areas.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will understand general navigation principles, use of aeronautical charts and perform navigation calculations. This course forms an ATP training course. Learning objectives are based on requirements laid down in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.