Chapter One Introduction to Navigation Systems

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

100. INTRODUCTION

In this stage of your flight training, you will be introduced to the elements of Instrument

Navigation (INAV). You will build upon the skills learned thus far to safely navigate from one

point to another in actual or simulated IMC.

You will learn to depart from one airfield, navigate using radio and GPS navigation procedures,

and direct the aircraft for an approach and landing at your destination. This is accomplished by

maintaining a constant awareness of your geographical position through the operation and

interpretation of the aircraft's navigation systems and instruments.

You will also learn flight planning and the standard procedures for communicating with ATC

agencies in an IFR environment.

To learn what you need to about instrument navigation, it is necessary to be thoroughly familiar

with this FTI. Additionally, you must also consult other sources of information including, but

not limited to:

Aircraft NATOPS Manual

OPNAV 3710.7

NATOPS Instrument Flight Manual (NIFM)

FLIP

Area Planning (AP1, AP1A, AP1B)

Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures (DP)

STARs

IFR Enroute Supplement

10. FIH

11. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

12. FAA ATC Manual 7110.65

13. FAR Part 91

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