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Learn-to-Fly: Instrument Navigation Basics
Captain Matt
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
In this 6-week class, we will learn how pilots navigate airplanes--even while unable to see the ground--using radio navigation instruments.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this highly-interactive course, we will get to know the fundamental radio-navigation aid, the VOR (Very high frequency Omnidirectional Range!). We will learn several basic instrument navigation procedures, and then practice applying them in an online flight simulator (no download needed). Emphasis will be on building a mental picture of the aircraft's position based on cockpit instrument displays--the bedrock skill of instrument flying. We will then discuss instrument approach...
What is a VOR and how does it work? What aircraft instruments are used for VOR navigation? How do I determine my position using a VOR? How do I proceed direct to a VOR? How do I intercept an inbound VOR course? How do I intercept an outbound VOR course? What are the parts of an instrument approach? What are the key terms associated with instrument approaches? How do I fly a VOR approach? What are localizer and ILS approaches? What is DME? What is a TACAN? What is a GPS approach?
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast!
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.Grades Offered
None.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will be using the online free flight simulator called geo-fs. It runs on any browser and does not require a download. It does not require an account. You can find the simulator at www.geo-fs.com.
FAA Publication FAA-H-8083-15 Instrument Flying Handbook USAF Instrument Procedures www.geo-fs.com flight simulator
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
I am a retired Air Force pilot and current high school teacher. I love flying, and I love teaching! I graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a degree in Military History. During my 20 year Air Force career, I amassed over 3000 flight hours...
Group Class
$145
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-13 learners per class
