AER 110 - Air Navigation

Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.

This course covers the basic elements of air navigation, fundamentals of pilotage and dead reckoning, and the use of a plotter, computer, and aerial charts. Topics include pilotage, dead reckoning, radio navigation, LORAN, Global Positioning Systems, and the use of FAA publications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret aeronautical charts and apply navigational principles.