Navigation and Navigation Aids

AVIA 2002

Course description

Students undertake an in-depth study of air navigation methods, equipment, procedures, and how they relate to Air Navigation Systems. The student is given the opportunity to practise various navigation techniques in both a classroom and simulator setting. There is emphasis on advanced visual techniques and the proper use of a wide variety of electronic-based aids to navigation. Visual Flight Rules (VFR ) navigation using Variable Omnidirectional Ranging/ Automatic Direction Finder (VOR/ADF) and Global proximity system( GPS) is completed in this course.

Credits

3

Course Hours

42

Prerequisites

Post Secondary level AVIA 1000 Aviation Orientation Minimum Grade of 50
or Post Secondary level AIS 4122 Aviation Orientation Minimum Grade of 50

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

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