GPS Usage During Instrument Training

CHAPTER EIGHT

T-6A INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

11. All following orbits will be correction orbits using the same procedures.

12. Confirm EFC time with Approach Control at least 5 minutes prior to EFC.

13. Follow Approach Control instructions once cleared out of holding.

GPS USAGE DURING INSTRUMENT TRAINING

In this stage of training, the GPS needle will be on and utilized in the terminal area, but

unavailable to the student during the enroute portion of the event.

Departure:

Prior to takeoff, the IP will ensure the GPS is in OBS mode with the needle

pointing to the departure airport.

Enroute:

VOR will be the students sole navigation source for all enroute navigation.

Arrival:

Once enroute to the first point in the terminal, the IP will bring the GPS

needle back on the EHSI.

NOTE

When utilizing the GPS on non-GPS approaches, understand the

GPS needle is a supplemental tool only for situational awareness.

The priority is to accomplish primary NAVAID (VOR, ILS, and

EHSI) setup and other tasks (briefs, checklists, etc.) first.

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