Radionavigation

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Department of Air Transport

Synopsis:

Ground direction finder (VDF), ADF, VOR and Doppler VOR, DME, ILS, MLS, ground ATC radar, weather Radar, SSR and transponder. Radar utilization for navigation during the flight. Area navigation (RNAV) - general philosophy, gauges and equipment, indication and sensors for RNAV, VOR/DME (RNAV). Autopilot and flight director. Satellite navigation, systems and backups.

Requirements:

Knowledge of general navigation.

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Study Objective:

Introduce students to the principles of radionavigation, maps and approach plates, track guidance systems and related devices and gauges. Ensure university experts prepared to work with the airlines.

Study materials:

Radionavigace; Učební texty pro teoretickou přípravu dopravních pilotů ATPL(A), CERM Brno, 2006

Oxford / Jeppesen Theoretical Knowledge Manual „Radionavigation“ (ATPL)

Vejražka, F.: Letecké radiové navigační systémy

Kulčák, L.: Zabezpečovací technika I, II, Klasické prostriedky zabezpečovacej leteckej techniky

Kevický, D.: Letecká navigace

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• PIL bak.prez.19/20 (compulsory course)
• PIL bak.prez.20/21 (compulsory course)