Map Orientation
I achieved my PPL last some time last year, however I still seem to have trouble with navigation.
My instructor taught me to always keep the map still...ie. north side up. However, I have stuck with this method, and still get confused at times...especially when going south. People have told me to turn the map so that the track is pointing towards the nose...that seems easier, but it's difficult to read the writing, and it seems the easy way out. What methods do you use. I am also hoping for an airline career, and was told that airlines prefer you to use north side up. I have never got lost, just find it difficult at times....what are the advantages and disadvantages of each....I suppose north side up is better if you do get lost, as you don't need to fiddle about orientating the map?