To arrive safely at a distant destination, pilots need to understand the key components of flight planning. Each flight is unique, requiring pilots to carefully plan each leg with a high degree of accuracy. Once airborne, pilots will need to follow in-flight navigation techniques to monitor their progress. However, despite careful planning and accurate flying, some cross-country flights will encounter a range of challenges, testing even the most experienced pilots.

From the author of the hugely popular Flight Navigation for the Private Pilot, this book takes the reader deeper into the world of navigation and flight planning. It follows closely the syllabi of Flight Planning for the Commercial Pilot from a range of aviation authorities around the world. This book goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical aviation, thereby linking science with the real world.