General Aviation Navigation Group

Navigation is both a skill and an art and the basis of all navigation is proper planning. The practice of good visual (VFR) navigation is accurate map reading enhanced by reference to other aids when appropriate. It is very satisfying for a pilot to arrive at the destination having used this skill and discovered what the ground features look like.
Since the advent of radio navigation aids many pilots of light aircraft have concentrated on their use instead of developing classic navigational skills.

The loss of such skills is exacerbated by the availability of GPS.
The object of the General Aviation Navigation Group is to encourage the private pilot to navigate safely using the use of classic navigational skills as well as accepting the benefits of other aids and in particular GPS.

The GANG aims to publish a quarterly newsletter, give a number of evening presentations in various parts of the country and hold an annual one-day workshop on an appropriate aviation topic. It also stages an annual flying navigation competition called TopNav. To get involved in the GANG, contact the Chair.