Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
LESSON 11
USING THE ADF FOR TRACKING – PART 2
The aim of this exercise is to teach the student to track away from an NDB station on a given track i.e.
a QDR.
DEFINITION
A magnetic track is maintained while flying away from a beacon (QDR) with sole reference to the
instruments in the aircraft.
2. WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS TO TEACH (Briefing of 30 min.)
i. The parallel method of intercepting a QDR.
ii. Any other method of intercepting a QDR.
iii. Drift correction procedure.
3. WHY IT IS BEING TAUGHT
This exercise is taught so that the student will be able to intercept and follow a magnetic track away
from an NDB. This form of navigation is required for both en-route navigation and for some NDB
approaches.
4. THE AIR EXERCISE
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iii.
DEPARTURE
INTERCEPTING A QDR
(parallel method)
OTHER METHODS OF
INTERCEPTING A QDR
i. The departure clearance should if possible
include a QDM.
i. Give the student a QDR to intercept.
ii. Guide the student through the steps i.e.:
a. Synchronize the D.I and the compass.
b. Tune and identify the NDB.
c. Turn onto the heading of the QDR.
d. Check the position and work out the
required intercept angle.
e. Have the student practice until
competent.
i. Use any other method to intercept a QDR
iv. DRIFT CORRECTION i. Teach student how to correct for drift.
v.
RETURN TO AIRFIELD
i. If possible use this time to practice intercepting
QDM’s and QDR’s.
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