Air Navigation for Engineers & Pilots
From Dead Reckoning to FMS: Theory, Practice & Electronic Systems
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Air Navigation for Engineers & Pilots is a practical guide to the theory, practice, and electronic systems behind modern aviation navigation.
From dead reckoning and pilotage to GNSS, inertial navigation, radio aids, and Flight Management Systems, this book explains how aircraft determine position, plan routes, follow procedures, and navigate safely through complex airspace.
Written for pilots, aerospace engineers, avionics students, UAV developers, and aviation enthusiasts, it bridges classical navigation methods with the electronic systems used in today’s cockpits.
Inside the book:
Earth geometry, coordinate systems, headings, tracks, and bearings
Aeronautical charts, route planning, airspace, alternates, and diversions
Dead reckoning, pilotage, compass use, and traditional navigation skills
VOR, DME, NDB, ADF, ILS, and radio navigation principles
GNSS, SBAS, inertial systems, MEMS, IMUs, and sensor fusion
Flight Management Systems, RNAV, RNP, LPV, Baro-VNAV, and glass cockpit displays
UAV and eVTOL navigation, lost-link logic, geofencing, and autonomous routing
Certification, system integrity, flight testing, and operational safety
Clear, technical, and accessible, this 408-page reference connects classroom theory, cockpit practice, and avionics engineering in one structured volume.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jun 28, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781291630190
- Category
- Social Science
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Adrian Caldwell
Specifications
- Pages
- 408
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)