Aviation navigation basics

The basic principles of general navigation (sea and ground) apply to aircraft navigation, including planning, recording, and controlling the movement of the aircraft in the air

And all this is achieved by using certain navigation aids to help the pilots know their exact location at all times

Successful air navigation involves piloting an aircraft from place to place without getting lost, not breaking the laws applying to aircraft, or endangering the safety of those on board or on the ground

The type of navigation used by pilots depends on many factors

The navigation method used depends on where the pilot is going, how long the flight will take, when the flight is to take off, the type of aircraft being flown, the on-board navigation equipment, the ratings and currency of the pilot and especially the expected weather