GPS
Chart Wise: Angel Fire, New Mexico (KAXX) RNAV (GPS) Rwy 17
Lone instrument approach presents challenging terrain and unique procedures.
How to Eliminate Approach Key Confusion for Pilots
Knowing when to use the function doesn’t need to be difficult.
Is a GPS Update Considered Maintenance?
Here’s what the regulations say about whether or not a student pilot can perform it.
GPS Confusion: There’s Definitely a Myth About ‘Activating the Approach’
When learning the systems of an airplane and the nuances of its avionics, no detail is too small.
Can You Fly With Expired GPS Database?
Fledgling IFR student wants to know if that situation renders your flight school aircraft unusable.
The Lost Art of Flying Without a GPS
Sharpen your pilotage and dead reckoning skills by planning a flight the analog way.
Aeronautical Decision Making Is Never One Size Fits All
There are always tradeoffs between ILS and RNAV approaches.
A Look at the Evolution of Flight Training
There have been changes to avionics, airspace, navigation, and other aspects over the past 40 years.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Could Impact GPS Navigation, FAA Warns
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, satellite navigation may be degraded or inoperable for hours.