The Summer flying season is here again. As more light aircraft are getting increasingly sophisticated panel-mounted GPS systems, pilots are freer to navigate away from airways and radio navigational aids. One of the most obvious things to try is to just fly a straight line to the destination. It's called "GPS direct". But I'll show some local examples from here in Northern California why that isn't always a good idea. A GPS is still an enormously useful navigation tool. But it requires delving deeper into how that GPS gadget works to get the best use of it.
Share
Share
Continue reading Flying GPS-direct is simple - but still no substitute for thinking.
