Waypoint Navigation Procedures
T-45C TS & ADV CO-05; IUT NAFP-01
SUMMARY
This lesson has discussed waypoint navigation
procedures including the following:
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Introduction
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Entering set-up data
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Navigating with the waypoint system
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Systems malfunctions
CONCLUSION
Waypoint navigation (area navigation) off traditional
airway structures is the coming thing. FAA has an
implementation plan that is now in progress. During your
aviation career increasingly sophisticated navigation
computer systems will evolve that incorporate a host of
waypoint tools. However, never forget that any
navigation system is only as good as the data the pilot
enters, and how well he/she employs the system.
Maintaining situational awareness is as important as
ever. Also, in a rather bizarre way as pilot workloads are
reduced by computers, cockpit complacency can more
easily creep into the scene. Stay aware!
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