Measurement of Directions in Aviation Shape of the Earth The shape of earth is called as an Oblate Spheroid The shape is also called as a Geoid which means Earth-Shaped Oblate Spheroid can be considered as an imperfect sphere Spherical with slight flattening at the ends of rotation The end points of rotation of spin axis are called poles Flattening of the earth at the poles is called compression Compression Ratio Compression of Earth is given by a ratio called Compression Ratio The difference between Equatorial and Polar diameter is…
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Flying Schools in India
Flying Training Organisations in India # Flying Training Organisation No. of Single Engine Aircraft Single Engine Aircrafts No. of Multi Engine Aircraft Multi Engine Aircraft 1 Asia Pacific Flight Training Academy Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 03 Diamond DA40 1 Diamond DA42 2 Amber Aviation Pvt Ltd, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand 03 Cessna 172 1 Partenavia P68 3 Academy Of Carver Aviation, Baramati, Maharasthra 05 Cessna 152, Cessna 172 1 Partenavia P68C 4 Alchemist Aviation Pvt Ltd Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 04 Cessna 152, Cessna 172 Nil Nil 5 Ambitions Flying Club Pvt Ltd, Aligarh, Uttar…
Airline Pilot Career
Beyond the Cockpit Becoming a pilot is not just about flying high. It is a journey marked by discipline, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to safety and precision. Behind every smooth flight you take as a passenger lies a world of rigorous training, long hours, and constant readiness. The life of an airline pilot is as fascinating as it is demanding. The Journey to the Skies The path to becoming a commercial airline pilot begins with extensive education and hands-on flight training. It can take years to accumulate the necessary…
Radio Navigation – Index
In the category of Radio Navigation, we would understand the principles and use of basic Radio Aids to Navigation like Ground D/F, ADF, VOR, DME, ILS and MLS. Finally, we shall provide a overview of advanced cockpit intrumentation like GPS and FMS. Radio Navigation comprises of the following topics Properties of Radio Waves Radio Propagation Theory Modulation Antennae Doppler Radar Systems VHF Direction Finder (VDF) Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) Instrument Landing System (ILS) Microwave Landing System (MLS) Radar Principles Ground Radar Airborne Weather Radar Secondary Surveillance…
General Navigation – Index
General Navigation – Basic Air Navigation General Navigation is the most basic form of navigation, since it has been in vogue before the Radio Navigation Aids were invented. Obviously, General Navigation sets the foundation for Air Navigation. Topics covered in General Navigation Direction, Latitude and Longitude Great Circles, Rhumb Lines & Directions on the Earth Earth Magnetism The Navigation Computer – Slide Rule Face The Navigation Computer – Distance, Speed, Time and Conversions The Navigation Computer – TAS and Altitude Conversions The Navigation Computer – Triangle of Velocities The Navigation…
Aviation Meteorology – Index
In this category, we shall understand the various aspects of weather essential to a pilot. The scope of Aviation Meteorology for PPL, CPL and ATPL includes the following. Atmosphere Atmospheric Pressure Temperature Air Density Humidity Winds Visibility and Fog Vertical Motion and Clouds Stability and Instability of Atmosphere Optical Phenomena Precipitation Ice Accretion Thunderstorm Air Masses Fronts and Western Disturbance Jet Streams Clear Air Turbulence Mountain waves Tropical Systems Climatology of India General circulation Meteorological services for Aviation Weather Radar and Meteorological satellites Meteorological Instruments Station Model Aviation Weather Reports…