Navigation PPL study guide — charts, fixes, and flight planning

Navigation combines theory with practical chart work. You need to read maps, use radio aids, plan routes, and handle diversions — all within the PPL(A) syllabus.

Key topics

• Chart reading and symbols
• Dead reckoning and wind correction
• VOR, ADF, and GPS principles
• Diversion and lost procedures
• Altimeter settings and terrain clearance

Study approach

Practise plotting on paper charts alongside your question bank. Navigation rewards hands-on repetition — the more problems you solve, the faster you get.

Pair with Performance

Cross-country planning spans both Navigation and Flight Performance. Studying them in the same week helps you connect fuel calculations with route planning.