6.72 Radar Procedures

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.72	Radar Procedures
6.72.2	State the two types of radar currently used in New Zealand.
6.72.4	Describe the method of operation of each type of radar.
6.72.6	Explain what is meant by transponder Mode A and Mode C.
6.72.8	List and explain radar services that may be available to VFR flights.

6.70 GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.70	GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
6.70.2	Explain the limitations of using GPS/GNSS to supplement normal visual navigation.
6.70.4	Explain the precautions to be taken when: (a) inserting data with the keypad. (b) operating/reading the unit while maintaining a proper lookout. (c) operating/reading the unit in marginal weather conditions.
6.70.6	State the factors influencing GPS/GNSS reliability. Radar

6.62 Fuel Management

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.62	Fuel Management
6.62.2	Describe the procedures and techniques to safely manage the fuel for a given flight. GNSS

6.50 Special Procedures

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.50	Special Procedures
6.50.2	Describe the techniques and procedures for: (a) re-establishing position if lost or unsure of position; (b) diverting from the pre-planned route or destination; (c) navigating at low level when forced to do so by bad weather. (d) navigating in mountainous terrain. Flight Management 6.60 Flight Management
6.60.2	Describe the requirements and procedures to manage SARTIME.

6.48 VFR Flight Navigation

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.48	VFR Flight Navigation
6.48.2	Describe the techniques and procedures for: (a) setting heading; (b) cruise routine / activity cycle; (c) maintaining a flight log; (d) turning points; (e) approaching / rejoining at a destination aerodrome.
6.48.4	Describe the techniques for map reading in flight.
6.48.6	Describe and apply techniques for: (a) position fixing; (b) changing heading to make good the desired track; (c) changing heading to make good next turning point or destination; (d) amending ETA.
6.48.8	Calculate a heading to make good a reciprocal track.
6.48.10	Calculate an aircraft’s position given bearing and distance from an identified ground position.

6.46 Fuel Planning

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.46	Fuel Planning
6.46.2	Derive, from an Aircraft Flight Manual, the fuel consumption rate for a given leg.
6.46.4	Calculate the expected fuel burn on a given leg.
6.46.6	Calculate the minimum fuel required on a given VFR cross-country flight.
6.46.8	State the legal minimum fuel reserves required on a VFR cross-country flight.
6.46.10	Calculate the maximum fuel endurance. Navigation Procedures – VFR

6.44 Plan Preparation

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.44	Plan Preparation
6.44.2	Complete a navigation log / flight plan for a VFR cross-country, including calculating the following values: (a) TAS; (b) tracks; (c) estimated wind velocities; (d) headings; (e) groundspeeds; (f) distances; (g) EET; (h) ETA; (i) SARTIME.
6.44.4	Calculate the latest time of departure for a given VFR cross-country flight or a given leg.

6.42 Chart Preparation

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.42	Chart Preparation
6.42.2	Mark the following on a map: (a) departure aerodrome, turning points, and destination aerodrome; (b) tracks; (c) heading change markings, either 1:60 or drift lines; (d) ETA amendment markings.
6.42.4	Fold a map in a manner appropriate for a VFR cross-country flight.

6.40 Route Selection

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.40	Route Selection
6.40.2	List the factors to be considered when selecting a VFR cross-country navigation route.
6.40.4	List the factors to be considered when selecting altitudes at which to fly in the cruise.
6.40.6	List the factors to be considered when selecting alternate routes and destination alternates.

6.38 In-flight Revisions

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.38	In-flight Revisions
6.38.2	Estimate: (a) a heading change, using the 1:60 rule (± 2º); (b) a heading change, using drift lines (± 2º); (c) a heading to make good a reciprocal track; (d) a ground speed change; (e) an ETA change, using proportional method.
6.38.4	Describe: (a) the effect of variations in heading speed and altitude; (b) the limitations affecting navigation in conditions of reduced visibility. Flight Planning