Avilearner

Searching the Skies With Satellites

The advent of GPS and other satellite-based navigation systems have revolutionized the way pilots find their way, offering an unprecedented level of accuracy, flexibility and “heads down” simplicity. Within this section, members discuss how Global Positioning System technology and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have transformed aerial navigation:

By sharing stories of navigating via satellite signals from space, this section reflects on how GPS has fundamentally changed the experience of flying. With the push of a few buttons, pilots are now able to “identify” their location anywhere on the globe with pinpoint accuracy. While GPS has made navigation simpler and more reliable than ever before, some members also discuss potential downsides of satellites replacing more “human” navigation skills. The debate continues over reliance on technology vs maintaining “backup” abilities.Through diverse viewpoints, this section ultimately aims to convey the awe-inspiring technological leap that satellite navigation represents – transforming the once complex art of “finding your way” into an almost magical ability to see your position on a screen.