EASA ATPL — General Navigation (061) Exam Prep
EASA ATPL General Navigation covers traditional navigation methods including dead reckoning, map projections, magnetism, and time calculations. Essential foundation for understanding how aircraft navigate across the globe.
60
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
2 hours
Time Limit
83%
Avg Pass Rate
Cost
Varies by ATO (approx. EUR 50-100 per exam)
Prerequisites
Enrollment in EASA ATPL theory course at an ATO
Topics Covered
Expert Study Tips
Master the wind triangle — it is fundamental to most navigation problems
Know the properties of all three map projections tested
Practice great circle and rhumb line distance calculations
Understand magnetic variation, deviation, and compass errors
Time calculations (UTC, LMT, sunrise/sunset) appear frequently
Grid navigation for polar routes is a unique and testable topic
Suggested Study Timeline
Weeks 1-3
Systematic study of all exam topics, take notes and create summaries
Weeks 4-6
Deep dive into complex topics, work through practice problems
Weeks 7-9
Full practice exams, identify and address knowledge gaps
Weeks 10-11
Targeted review of weak areas, practice under timed conditions
Week 12
Final review and exam day
Recommended Resources
- Oxford ATPL General Navigation textbook
- EASA Learning Objectives for Subject 061
- ICAO standard charts and symbols
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