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Old 20th May 2002 | 21:14
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28thJuly2001
 
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"Air:

1. Recall the basic responsibility for separation from cloud and other aircraft.
2. With assistance demonstrate a practical method of organising maps and equipment in the aircraft cabin, so that items required in flight are conveniently located and secure.
3. Give taxi call with minimum assistance
4. Depart using correct procedures. Note: departure time in four figures.
5. Establish correct track within 5 nm with assistance.
6. Orientate map with route flown.
7. Navigate aircraft by “time to map to ground”.
8. Establish positive fix by use of visual features.
9. Compile at least 4 major features to prove positive fix.
10. Estimate distances between aircraft position and given ground features with assistance
11. Calculate new heading by 1/60 method or equivalent if aircraft off track.
Note: track correction takes precedence to GS/ETA calculations when using same fixes for both checks
12. On each leg calculate ground speed and ETA for next navigation feature using time/distance &/or proportional methods. "

...........or use a GPS
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