GPS for VFR: A practical GPS guide for VFR pilots
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615111084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mike Meadows is a private pilot living in Houston, Texas. He is an engineer by profession, and has interests in several businesses mainly involved in the oil industry.
-- AOPA Pilot MagazineThe emphasis is on showing how GPS works and how it works with more traditional navigation systems typically taught during pilot training. -- Flight Training Magazine. Anyone who already has bought a GPS, or someone thinking about buying one, will find this book a useful companion to the manufacturer manual
VFR guidance has been particularly lacking. Real-life extracts from the Aviation Safety Reporting System help to consolidate the main theme of the book, which is to use the GPS as a supplement to other navigation methods.. What is Included? A simple and easy to understand section on how the GPS system works is followed by a review of basic navigation terms and how they relate to the new GPS terminology. Why was this book written? The adoption of GPS has been so rapid and widespread that traditional teaching and guidance from the FAA and flight schools has been lagging. The detail
"A good book for any VFR pilot using GPS" according to Doug Loose. An excellent introduction on the fundamentals of GPS and a practical guide on using GPS for VFR cross-country navigation. I found it easy to read and understand with just the right amount of technical information included. This book is not a replacement for the manufacturer's users manual, but certainly a good supplement. As an active CFI, I will definitely recommend it to my students who want to fully utilize GPS for VFR cross-country navigation.