The Hornet School

Overview & Purpose

Introduce student to basic navigation principles.

Education Standards

• Student will learn about courselines, headings, and reciprocals.
• Student will be introduced to VOR,VFR Tacan and Lat Long standard.
• Student will learn about DME arcs and usages.
• Student will learn about HSI and SA page settings and functions.

Objectives

1. Student will plan a course of no more then four waypoints leading from the runway then back to an inbound course.
2. Student will incorporate a 10 nm DME arc to their flight plans.
3. Student will successfully land while performing all needed steps of the overhead break within tolerances.
4. Student will demonstrate proper comms during the entirety of flight.

Verification

1. Mentor will ensure student waypoints ensure a safe flight plan.
2. Mentor will verify successful DME arc.
3. Mentor will ensure student is able to successfully employ all steps of the overhead break.
4. Mentor will monitor all airfield procedures and etiquette, including comms.
5. Tolerances for altitude during flight - +/- 500 Feet AGL. Tolerances for speed - +/- 25 knots. Tolerances for altitude during overhead break - +/- 200 Feet AGL. Tolerances for speed - +/- 10 knots.

Activity

Mentor should start by walking the student through the HSI and all the functions therein. Mentor will also demonstrate and explain f10 map functions and Lat Long standard. Follow the student along the flight plan and ensure a safe flight.