Air Pilot's Manual Volume 3 Air Navigation

Volume 3 of the Air Pilot Manuals series, Air Navigation, offers a comprehensive guide to mastering navigation for the Private Pilot’s License. Unlike other resources that focus on cramming facts, this manual presents the subject in a logical sequence—covering theory, preparation, and practical performance. The goal is to ensure that pilots not only learn navigation techniques but also understand the underlying principles, making them more competent and efficient in their training. This deeper understanding minimizes the time needed for navigation practice flights, offering long-term benefits for aspiring pilots.

Key Features of Volume 3:

• Basic Navigation Theory: A solid foundation in the fundamentals of air navigation.
• Using the Flight Navigation Computer: Practical guidance on how to effectively use this essential tool.
• Flight Planning & Enroute Navigation: Step-by-step instructions on preparing and executing flight plans.
• PPL Radio Navigation: Essential information on radio-based navigation techniques.
• Practice Questions: Each chapter includes questions to reinforce learning and prepare for exams.

For over 35 years, the Air Pilot Manuals have been the cornerstone of pilot training in the UK and around the world. Originally developed by Trevor Thom and Robert Johnson, the series has evolved with the times, continuously updated to reflect modern aviation practices. This volume, like others in the series, is carefully structured to provide a logical and practical learning experience for both students and instructors.

Edited and published by the Pooley family from Shoreham Airport, with contributions from aviation experts including Dorothy Saul-Pooley and Daljeet Gill, the Air Pilot Manuals are globally recognized for their accuracy and relevance.

ISBN: 978-1-84336-233-3

The Air Pilot Manuals series remains an indispensable resource for pilot training, offering detailed and practical guidance that has stood the test of time in flight schools worldwide.