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The sim I am using is FS2020. I really want to learn how to navigate from point a to point b. I can land and take off just fine. There are two GA airports near me but I have never actually been to them. They are about 10 miles from each other. Santa Paula (KSZP) and Camarillo (KCMA). I fly the Cessna 172 G1000 in the sim generally.

 

If I create a flight plan from KSZP to KCMA, the flight plan details basically show an ascent to a certain altitude, then proceed on a given heading for a specific distance and then a descent but this does not really help me too much as I do not have details about how to approach the destination's runway etc. so I tend to fly right past it. Since I don't really know what these places look like visually I just know when I have flown too far, pause the sim and have a look about with the showcase drone. I typically find it at that point and see that I have passed it up.

 

Is there a tutorial somewhere that illustrates how to do this kind of thing for a new virtual pilot? Does not have to be specific to FS2020 obviously but one that uses the G1000 would be ideal.

 

Thanks!

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I don't have that new sim, but the FAA has handbooks and manuals that cover all this and more at: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/

 

It includes such titles as Airplane Flying Handbook, Flight Navigator Handbook, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Instrument Flying Handbook, Aeronautical Information Manual and more.

 

Larry N.

As Skylab would say:

Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science!

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I agree with this quesrion "If I create a flight plan from KSZP to KCMA, the flight plan details basically show an ascent to a certain altitude, then proceed on a given heading for a specific distance and then a descent but this does not really help me too much as I do not have details about how to approach the destination's runway etc."
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I agree with this quesrion "If I create a flight plan from KSZP to KCMA, the flight plan details basically show an ascent to a certain altitude, then proceed on a given heading for a specific distance and then a descent but this does not really help me too much as I do not have details about how to approach the destination's runway etc."

 

Same advice: Do a Real Flight and you will learn what a real aircraft can do. And what it can't...

 

There is little point in clarfiying what any aircraft can do without knowing WHAT that aircraft is, and how it is powered.

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By searchin for:

Kszp icao

or

kcma icao

on Google I find info about the runways. (Real world info).

In the sim the runways may be slightly different, but they are usually very similar.

 

Here are two of the results I found:

https://www.airnav.com/airport/KSZP

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camarillo_Airport

 

By the way, these airports seem to be very small. that means they will be hard to spot from the air.

Practicing will be easier if you choose a bigger airport to navigate to. That way, once you're there, you'll definitely know.😃:D

 

happy flights!

il.

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You Tube is your friend here. There are loads of vids on basics, try the series by "Squirrel".

 

Unfortunately a lot of the offerings already assume you've half an idea of what you're doing. Also I think trying to learn from a handbook could be very frustrating, having been a PPL myself and introduced a lot of folk to flying.

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You Tube is your friend here. There are loads of vids on basics, try the series by "Squirrel".

 

Unfortunately a lot of the offerings already assume you've half an idea of what you're doing. Also I think trying to learn from a handbook could be very frustrating, having been a PPL myself and introduced a lot of folk to flying.

 

Why do you think I suggest a REAL Flight?

 

NOTHING beats the expeerience. And now you can fly in the new-fangled electric aircraft the cost is more than reasonable...

https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/electric-flight/alpha-electro/

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Why do you think I suggest a REAL Flight?

 

NOTHING beats the expeerience. And now you can fly in the new-fangled electric aircraft the cost is more than reasonable...

https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/electric-flight/alpha-electro/

 

Pipistrel (and Pilot magazine) are reporting electric-powered flight at £1 per hour!

Costs with maintenance between £6-7 an hour.

 

Any whingeing excuses for NOT flying?

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I think what you are asking is how to create a "real" flight plan using the Garmin 1000. The Garmin will show you a path to take to the airport and even the approach to the runway. It will bring you around and line you right up with the runway. I am just starting to Learn on the Garmin 530 (I ordered one for my sim set up but still on back order) , but I can jump into the Cessna 172 (not with the glass Cockpit) and until my Garmin comes in, I can zoom in onto the 530 and use my mouse to set up a flight plan. You even pick your runway and vector. It's made for IFR (instrument flight reference) . Someone else said YouTube is your friend, well they are 100% right!!! Go to YouTube and type in "how to use thw Garmin 530" and or how to set up a flight plan using the Garmin 530.

That should get you started.

Good luck and happy flying

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