Objective: To further develop the pilot’s knowledge of various navigation systems.

Text References: Pilot Handbook, Study Unit 10, “Navigation Systems” (34 pages) Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, Study Unit 10, “Navigation Systems” (18 pages)

Content

Pilot Handbook

Study Unit 10 Contents Page(s)

10.1 Basic Radio Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-485

10.2 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) . . . . 486-498

10.3 Distance-Measuring Equipment (DME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498-499

10.4 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) . . . . . .500-506

10.5 Area Navigation (RNAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . 506

10.6 VORTAC-Based RNAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-507

10.7 Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . .508-514

Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test No. of Study Unit 10 Contents Questions

10.1 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) . . . . . . . 14

10.2 VOR Use and Receiver Checks . . . . . . . . 9

10.3 Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) . . . . . . . . 5

10.4 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) . . . . . 5

10.5 Navigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot answers the questions in Study Unit 10, “Navigation Systems,” of Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, FAA Test Prep Software, and/or Online Ground School with a minimum passing grade of 80%.