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Old 15th Feb 2013, 12:07
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Pilot Nav

I was surprised to hear from our good friend Mach2 (on another thread) that Computers Dead Reckoning are no longer issued to EFT studes, nor are they taught how to use one. IMHO the CDR is the most visual/practical way to demonstrate the Triangle of Velocities ... so I'd be genuinely interested to learn how the "art" of Pilot Nav is now taught by the RAF and how studes are encouraged to develop the all important skill of keeping a 3D mental picture going during flight.

In asking this question ... I happened across the free NATS tool for civvy VFR Nav ... great fun to play with ... but does this technology "take away" more than it "gives" ?

NATS Sky Demon Light

I appreciate that once you have mastered the art of Pilot Nav then more sophisticated kit for Op Nav/Targeting is essential/invaluable ...

Best ...

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