Aeronautical Data Collection and Flight Planning

During this orientation the students were exposed to the overall information gathering, analysis, and compilation processes required to produce aeronautical charts and informational products. Then using their new knowledge of what's on a chart, they constructed a flight plan, laid out the air route, and took a simulated flight.

 

Kyle assists Tylisa and Diane with their flight plans

Dick explains the information found on charts.

 

Pilot Rick shows Tiara how to plan a route.

Jim shows Andrew and Kyle how to find a visual checkpoint.

 

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