air navigation
Introduction
air navigation, science and technology of determining the position of an aircraft with respect to the surface of the earth and accurately maintaining a desired course (see navigation).
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Aircraft Instruments
- Airways and Radio Ranges
- Bibliography
- Visual and Instrument Flight
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