by Capt. Ahluwalia Aviation Academy
✈️ Why Air Navigation Matters
Air Navigation is considered one of the toughest DGCA subjects. It checks a pilot’s ability to calculate position, heading, groundspeed, fuel, and to interpret charts and radio aids. A clear understanding of this subject ensures safe and efficient flying.
DGCA Air Navigation Syllabus Overview
General Navigation – Latitude/longitude, great circle, rhumb line.
Dead Reckoning (DR) – Speed, time, distance, heading calculations.
Radio Navigation – ADF, VOR, DME, ILS.
Instruments – Gyros, magnetic compass, errors.
Flight Planning – Route planning, alternate selection, endurance.
Charts & Maps – Mercator, Lambert Conformal, plotting positions.
Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy
1. Understand Basics First
Build concepts of latitude, longitude, time conversions (UTC/IST/LMT).
Practice great circle and rhumb line navigation with diagrams.
2. Master Dead Reckoning (DR)
Solve speed, time, distance questions daily.
Learn wind triangle methods (vector diagrams).
Shortcuts for exam: use CRP-5 flight computer effectively.
3. Radio Aids (Scoring Section)
Focus on VOR/ADF questions — these carry high weightage.
Practice position fixing using 2-VOR or VOR+ADF.
Revise holding patterns and ILS interpretation.
4. Charts & Flight Planning
Solve at least 30+ chart-based questions before exam.
Practice plotting bearings, measuring distances, calculating drift.
Revise Jeppesen charts if available.
5. Mock Tests & Time Management
Attempt full-length mock papers under 2-hour exam condition.
Track weak topics and revise those specifically.
DGCA questions often repeat → practice from last 10 years’ papers.
Tips from Capt. Ahluwalia Aviation Academy
Focus on concept clarity, not rote learning.
Break topics into small modules (e.g., DR, Radio Nav, Charts).
Attempt easier questions first in exam to save time.
Avoid careless mistakes: units (NM vs KM), conversions (knots vs km/h).
Why Students Clear in First Attempt with Us
At Capt. Ahluwalia Aviation Academy, our students succeed because:
Regular mock tests with DGCA-style questions.
Handwritten notes and easy-to-remember formulas.
One-to-one doubt sessions.
Exam-focused shortcuts for CRP-5 and charts.
35+ years of aviation training experience guiding every student.
Cracking DGCA Air Navigation in first attempt is possible if you follow the right approach — clear your basics, practice relentlessly, and attempt mocks. With expert mentorship at Capt. Ahluwalia Aviation Academy, you’ll be ready to ace the exam confidently.
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