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While conducting an operational check of the cabin pressurization system, the pilot discovers that the rate of control feature is inoperative. He knows that he can manually control the cabin pressure, so he elects to ...
Personal handheld computers (PDAs) with GPS capability have become a staple in many flight bags in recent years. Although it is tempting for pilots to use these as their primary navigation source, it is NOT legal nor ...
Many pilots use GPS as an aid to visual flight rules (VFR) navigation. The key word is "aid," because VFR means seeing the terrain well enough to confirm your position on a map. Avionics used for VFR do not check for ...
The FAA notes that increasingly, private pilots are using portable GPS equipment in a manner that is not covered in Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78, Use of Class 1 or Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).
Pilots using handheld GPS units may worry more about position accuracy and signal obstruction than those using panel mount GPS units. Handheld devices are more susceptible to environmental factors that can disrupt sat...
As the cost of Global Positioning System (GPS) units decreases, more pilots are using these devices to supplement their other navigational equipment. However, problems can arise when some pilots fail to recognize that...
You will be using an avionics package that you have never used before. The day of the flight, your weather brief forecasts a celling of 300 feet overcast and 1 SM visibility at your destination.
These common GPS errors put hikers at risk. Learn what they are and how to stay safe with your device in the wild.
Almost all GPS systems are simply recording devices and are not sending devices. They will show where you have been, etc., but will not send a signal so someone can locate you in the event of an emergency.
This article discusses choosing and using handheld units for the outdoors. GPS units for vehicle navigation and fitness tracking are not covered here, nor are GPS-enabled satellite messengers that offer navigation features.
