Zaid Aviation Academy
DGCA Air Navigation Ground Classes for CPL Students in India
Our DGCA Air Navigation classes help aspiring commercial pilots understand navigation principles, solve navigation calculations and prepare for DGCA CPL theory examinations. Learn live online with Capt. (Dr.) Zaid Ahsan through structured lessons, practical examples and examination-focused practice.
Live online Air Navigation classes with Capt. (Dr.) Zaid Ahsan, helping CPL students understand navigation concepts, calculations and their practical application while preparing for DGCA examinations.
15 Weeks · Live Online · Recorded Replays · Calculation Practice · First Class Free
What Is Air Navigation for the DGCA CPL Examination?
Air Navigation is the study of how pilots determine position, direction, distance, time and route while planning and conducting a flight.
For DGCA CPL preparation, students need to understand both the underlying navigation concepts and the calculations used in flight planning, radio navigation and related operational decisions.
The subject requires more than memorising formulas. Students need to know which method to use, how to work through the calculation correctly, and how the result applies to a real flight situation.
What You Will Study in Air Navigation
Air Navigation combines core navigation principles with the calculations and operational knowledge used in flight planning and navigation.
General Navigation
Understand position, direction, distance, time, tracks, headings and the basic principles used to plan and monitor a flight.
Flight Planning & Navigation Calculations
Work through calculations involving time, speed, distance, fuel, wind and other factors used in flight planning.
Radio Navigation
Study the principles and practical use of radio-navigation systems and aids used to determine position and support navigation.
Flight Instruments
Understand navigation-related aircraft instruments and how their indications are interpreted during flight.
Performance & Operational Navigation
Apply navigation knowledge to flight planning, aircraft performance and operational decision-making.
Our DGCA Air Navigation classes focus on building a clear understanding of navigation concepts and applying them to practical problems. Students learn to work through calculations, interpret navigation information and develop confidence in solving DGCA examination questions.
Why Air Navigation Can Be Difficult
Air Navigation can be challenging because students need to understand both the concepts behind navigation and the calculations used to apply them.
It Is Calculation-Heavy
Students work with time, speed, distance, wind, headings, tracks and other variables. Memorising formulas alone is usually not enough.
Topics Build on One Another
Later topics often depend on a clear understanding of basic navigation principles. Gaps in the fundamentals can make more advanced calculations difficult.
Questions Require Application
Students need to recognise which method or calculation to use in a given situation, rather than simply recalling an answer.
Accuracy and Speed Both Matter
As preparation progresses, students need to become more confident and efficient while still working through calculations accurately.
How Capt. Zaid Teaches Air Navigation
Capt. Zaid teaches Air Navigation by building understanding step by step before moving into examination practice.
Students first work through the underlying navigation concept, then see how the formula or method is applied, and finally practise the calculation in context.
His experience as a Flight Instructor and Ground Instructor helps connect classroom theory with real flight planning, navigation and operational decision-making.
The teaching approach typically follows:
Concept → Worked Example → Calculation → Aviation Context → Examination Practice
This helps students understand not only how to solve a problem, but also why the method works and when it should be used.
Flight Instructor · Ground Instructor · 4,800+ Flight Hours · 18+ Years in Aviation Education
DGCA Air Navigation Course Details
| Course Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Navigation |
| Level | DGCA CPL |
| Duration | 15 weeks |
| Delivery | Live online |
| Recorded Replays | Available |
| Course Fee | ₹50,000 |
| First Class | Free |
| Instructor | Capt. (Dr.) Zaid Ahsan |
How the Air Navigation Classes Work
Live Instruction
Attend live online sessions with Capt. Zaid and work through Air Navigation concepts, methods and calculations in real time.
Worked Calculations
Follow step-by-step examples to understand how navigation formulas and methods are applied to practical problems.
Recorded Replays
Revisit difficult calculations and concepts after the live class, or catch up when flying schedules make it difficult to attend.
Question Practice
Apply what you learn through subject-focused questions and examination-style practice.
Can I Study Air Navigation While Doing Flying Training?
Yes. The live online format allows student pilots to prepare for Air Navigation while continuing their flying training at another flying school or location.
Recorded class replays also make it easier to catch up when flying schedules, weather, aircraft availability, or other training commitments make it difficult to attend a live session.
This means students can continue building their theoretical knowledge alongside practical flying rather than treating the two as completely separate stages.
Next DGCA Air Navigation Class
Air Navigation
Intake Month: October 2026
Duration: 15 weeks
Delivery: Live online
Attend your first live class for free.
Air Navigation: Frequently Asked Questions
Air Navigation can be challenging because it combines theory with calculations. Students need to understand the underlying concepts and know how to apply the correct method to different problems.
The course covers general navigation, flight planning, navigation calculations, radio navigation, navigation-related instruments and operational application of navigation knowledge.
You do not need advanced mathematics, but you should be comfortable working with calculations involving time, speed, distance, wind, headings, tracks and related navigation problems.
Yes. The live online format allows students to prepare for Air Navigation while continuing flying training, with recorded replays available when schedules clash.
The Air Navigation course runs for 15 weeks.
Yes. Recorded replays are available so students can revisit difficult concepts and calculations or catch up on a missed live session.
The classes are taught by Capt. (Dr.) Zaid Ahsan, a Flight Instructor and Ground Instructor with 4,800+ flight hours and 18+ years in aviation education and instructor development.
Preparing for Your DGCA Theory Papers?
Interested in joining our DGCA Air Navigation classes? Attend a live online session with Capt. (Dr.) Zaid Ahsan before deciding whether the course is right for you.