AMC-FCL 1.125 Exercise 18C Radio navigation
Use of VHF Omni Range
– availability, AIP, frequencies
– selection and identification
– omni bearing selector (OBS)
- to/from indications, orientation
– course deviation indicator (CDI)
– determination of radial
– intercepting and maintaining a radial
– VOR passage
– obtaining a fix from two VORs
Use of automatic direction finding equipment (ADF) – non-directional beacons (NDBs)
– availability, AIP, frequencies
– selection and identification
– orientation relative to the beacon
– homing
Use of VHF direction finding (VHF/DF)
– availability, AIP, frequencies
– R/T procedures and ATC liaison
– obtaining a QDM and homing
Use of en-route/terminal radar
– availability, AIP
– procedures and ATC liaison
– pilot’s responsibilities
– secondary surveillance radar
– transponders
– code selection
– interrogation and reply
Use of distance measuring equipment (DME)
– station selection and identification
– modes of operation
– distance, groundspeed, time to run
and that is just one excercise - not surprising it is not taught very well - good luck!
It is surprising how many pilots still fly without a GPS for one reason or another, so its not a bad idea to be able navigate by some other means, moreover it is also surprising how many pilots use slightly suspect GPSs and are surprised when the batteries run out at the most inconvenient moments or the bluetooth receiver dies on them.