Interactive Courses

VFR GPS Guide: Garmin 403/530

AOPA Air Safety FoundationThis self-paced presentation is the first in a series on various panel-mount GPS units. Unlike traditional training courses, it focuses on the few functions regularly used by a typical pilot in VFR flight. It includes a free PDF quick-reference card to carry with you in the cockpit—perfect for the VFR renter pilot.

Garmin 403/530

This course will teach:

  • the basic VFR functions of the Garmin 403/530
  • Comm and VHF Nav radio tuning
  • GPS waypoint selection
  • nearest airport and basic moving map functions

This course will not teach:

  • teach advanced or complex IFR operations
  • replace a more comprehensive manual or training course

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