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DGCA Subject Guide

DGCA Air Navigation Classes for CPL & ATPL

DGCA Air Navigation — master the syllabus and pass, with topic-wise practice and a live dashboard.

Ground classes

Learn Air Navigation live with an instructor

For students preparing for the DGCA CPL or ATPL papers. Take Air Navigation on its own or alongside other subjects.

New to how classes run? See how our ground classes work, or read the exam guides.

Syllabus overview

What this subject covers.

Direction: True, Magnetic & Compass headings
The 1-in-60 Rule and track-error corrections
Rhumb Line vs Great Circle tracks
Charts, scale & the Mercator projection
Point of Equal Time (PET) & Point of Safe Return (PSR)
VOR, ADF, DME and radio navigation aids
Instrument Landing System (ILS) & approach aids
Radar principles & Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Exam strategy

Why it's tested & common exam traps.

Navigation numericals are tested precisely because they reward careful, repeatable method over memorisation — a small sign error in a 1-in-60 or PET/PSR calculation cascades into a wrong final answer even when the concept is understood.

Common traps: mixing up ground speed with true airspeed in PET/PSR formulas, forgetting which direction Great Circle vs Rhumb Line tracks diverge in each hemisphere, and applying variation/deviation in the wrong order (True → Magnetic → Compass, or reversed with signs flipped).

How we help

How Pilot Pariksha helps you master it.

Question bank

Hundreds of DGCA-style Air Navigation questions, with explanations for every answer.

Topic-wise practice

Practice one topic at a time, then track exactly which ones are solid and which need another pass.

Doubt support

Stuck on a concept? Ask directly and get a reply from a real instructor — not a forum thread.

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Try a real Air Navigation question.

What is the main advantage of a VOR (VHF Omni-directional Range) station for a pilot?
A VOR transmits signals that let an aircraft's receiver determine its radial (bearing) from the station, letting pilots track to or from it — a core building block of radio navigation.
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Interactive 3D

See navigation in 3D, not on a flat page.

Rotate the Earth, zoom in and tap the labelled points to see how latitude, longitude and the graticule actually sit in space — the thing a diagram can never quite show.

Tap to load the model — it only downloads when you ask for it. Free to explore — no login needed.

Questions about Air Navigation classes

Which navigation topics can I ask about?
Start with the outline above: headings, chart scale, route planning, PET/PSR and radio aids. Ask the instructor which topics and practice tasks match your exam preparation.
Can I explore the learning resources first?
Read the related learning guide and explore the public 3D learning resources. These are learning samples; a coaching offer or appointment is confirmed separately by the team.
How do I confirm the schedule, instructor and fees?
Enquire about Air Navigation with your preparation goal and preferred format. Ask for the current timetable, duration, instructor details, prerequisites, inclusions and fees before enrolling.
Aircraft at the gate at dusk

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Practice, track and pass — one subject at a time.

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