VFR Nav - reading from ground to map

[nonradio]

I read in the Pilot mag that I should be on the lookout for features on the ground which I can then search for on my map.
I've always done it the other way around, "anticipation" - or something.
Am I doing it the hard way?

[Terrain Ahead!]

No you are correct, unless you are lost, in which case you do do ground to map.

[I Fly]

Terrain Ahead is spot on.

[BlueLine]

A point to remember:

Everything on the map was at some time on the ground

There is no guarantee that anything on the ground has ever been on the map

[stillin1]

Rules are for the guidance of wise men. I personally don't look gift horses in the gob - if a fantastic dogs b@@locks unique (ish) feature appears nearby I use it. Adds to the warm and fuzzy feeling

I've therefore never been lost - only momentarily utterly unaware of my position.
Yeh right!!!!

[Oktas8]

I teach that the most important things required for navigation (assuming you have a flight plan prepared) are a clock and a compass. Maps are optional, for error correction only...

But I'll try anything to stop students from staring at the ground every two minutes to figure out where they are.

Stillin1 - agree totally! Plus local knowledge is a wonderful thing...

O8