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EPISODE 086: Instrument Procedures Handbook - Chapter 6: Airborne Navigation Databases

PilotPrep.ai Season 5 Episode 6

Airborne navigation databases are critical for modern IFR operations, ensuring pilots have accurate and up-to-date information for safe flight planning and execution. This episode explores the components of navigation databases, including waypoints, airways, instrument procedures, and update cycles. Learn how these databases integrate with flight management systems (FMS) and GPS receivers to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.

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