ATT 210 - Dependent Navigation Systems

1. Examine basic RF physics and safety.
2. Inspect ADF system operation and establish a plan to resolve noted discrepancies.
3. Validate VOR system operation by performing an operational check using test equipment and evaluating faults discovered.
4. Evaluate ILS system functionality using test equipment and recommend repairs based on findings.
5. Present Distance Measuring Equipment system concepts and limitations in a concise, organized manner.  
6. Demonstrate proficiency in GPS theory, operational checkout, and troubleshooting.
7. Present WAAS/LAAS system concepts, applications and implications to flight safety in a in a concise, organized manner
8. Evaluate RADAR system operation, inspect component installation and perform fault isolation.
9. Validate RADALT system operation by performing operational checkouts.
10. Analyze and interpret collected Flight Data Recorder system data.

1. Radio Navigation Fundamentals
   1. RF physics review
   2. Phase comparison
   3. Calculation of navigation solutions
   4. Frequencies used for navigation
   5. Doppler effect
2. Automatic Direction Finding (ADF)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
3. VHF Omni Ranging (VOR)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   5. Test Equipment and Fault Isolation
   6. Doppler VOR
   7. Regulatory requirements
4. Instrument Landing System (ILS)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   5. Test equipment and fault isolation
   6. Regulatory requirements
5. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   5. Relationship between speed, distance and time
   6. Test equipment and fault isolation
6. Global Positioning System (GPS)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   5. Satellite constellation
   6. Ground station
   7. Almanac data
7. WAAS/LAAS
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
8. RADAR
   1. Radar mile
   2. Signal return/modulation
   3. General component function and location
   4. Flight crew usage during flight
   5. System operational check
   6. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   7. Waveguide installation and handling
   8. Radio frequency safety
   9. Terrain awareness
   10. Antenna Stabilization/drive
9. Radar Altimeter (RADALT)
   1. General component function and location
   2. Flight crew usage during flight
   3. System operational check
   4. Troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
   5. Radio frequency safety
10. Miscellaneous Systems
    1. Flight Data Recorder
       1. Data collection/sensors
       2. Operational checkout
       3. Regulatory requirements
       4. Crash investigation implications
    2. Synthetic/enhanced vision compare/contrast