The Journey of Flight.pdf - Valkyrie Cadet

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Explain how a grid is constructed to provide a system of coordinates for use on a map.
Identify the terms “small circle” and “great circle”.
Describe how the coordinates of a location are written.
Describe which map projections are used for what purposes.
Define prime meridian, equator, hemisphere, parallels, meridians and graticule.
Describe the purposes served by sectional aeronautical charts.
Name methods of showing relief on a sectional aeronautical chart.
Identify symbols used to indicate cultural features on a sectional aeronautical chart.
Explain why hydrographic features are a valuable navigational aid.
Name the two broadest classifications of airports.
Describe an airport using the symbols and data printed on a sectional aeronautical chart.
Define joint-use airports.
Name the agency responsible for regulating planes, pilots and airspace.
Describe controlled airspace and its subdivisions.
Identify special-use airspace categories.
Describe the functions of specialized aeronautical charts.
Identify the major factors influencing air navigation.
State two causes of magnetic variation.
Explain why compass deviation occurs.
Describe the purpose of a wind triangle.
Define true airspeed and ground speed.
Explain pilotage navigation.
Describe dead-reckoning navigation.
Identify the basic steps involved in dead-reckoning navigation.
Describe the use of the aircraft radio as a navigational aid.
Explain the use of the VOR/TACAN receiver as a navigational aid.
Identify limitations of the automatic direction finder (ADF) as a navigational aid.
Describe the use of distance-measuring equipment (DME) as a navigational aid.
Name the parts of the VOR System for navigation.
Describe how to navigate using the VOR System
Describe how to plot a position on a LORAN chart.
Name the two types of GPS positioning systems and who might use each.
Describe why the Inertial Navigation System is different than the other systems.
Describe three types of landing systems.
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