A book that provides guidance for VFR pilots on how to get the most out of their GPS.

This book will help you by:

• Making the best use of your GPS, more than just punching Direct To.

• Fully integrating the GPS into existing cross-country procedures taught during training.

• Describing the new VFR waypoints being introduced around Class B airspace.

• Thoroughly describing the use of the Horizontal Situation Indicator, unfamiliar to many private pilots.
  

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Table of Contents

Simple and easy to understand description of how the system works.

Review of basic navigation and new GPS terms.

Description of Horizontal Situation Indicators.

Integration of GPS tasks into traditional procedures.

Demonstrates GPS capabilities.

Tips and tasks to include in cross-country procedures.

A few other non-navigation ideas.

Extracts from NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System

Considerations for selecting a new GPS or buying accessories.

Glossary

By Mike Meadows