Global navigation for pilots : international flight techniques and procedures / Dale De Remer, Ph.D., Gary Ullrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Remer, Dale, author.

Ullrich, Gary M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Global Positioning System.

Navigation (Aeronautics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (465 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, [2019]

Summary:

"This Third Edition of 'Global Navigation for Pilots: International Flight Techniques and Procedures' is written and updated by Dale DeRemer, Ph.D. and Gary Ullrich, and serves as the continuation of what has been the definitive textbook on the subject since 1993. Covers long-range navigation techniques and procedures, and international flight planning, systems, and regulations; also trans-oceanic navigation and European flight planning. Topics include: GPS, RVSM airspace, featureless terrain navigation, celestial concepts important to pilots, ICAO aircraft registry information, and how to get your flight department ready to fly internationally. Fully illustrated, and includes glossary and index"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and International Regulations

Earth Reference Systems

Maps and Charts

Basic Navigation Instruments

Basic Navigation Techniques

International Trip Planning and Preparation

Trans-Oceanic and Trans-Wilderness Planning

International Flight Operations

Flying in Europe

International Weather

Inertial Navigation

Global Positioning System

Flight Management Systems

Time

Navigation System Errors and Limitations

Celestial Concepts

The Future of Air Navigation.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781619548909

1619548909

9781619548923

1619548925