Using GPS is learned on the ground and practiced in the airplane.

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The Direct-to Savvy GPS Pilot™ seminar is a 10-hour instructor-led course designed for instrument pilots who want to fully harness the power of their IFR-certified GPS receiver and avoid the gotchas. The course is accepted by the FAA as an industry conducted recurrent training program and satisfies the ground portion of the FAA Wings program.

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This course is designed to teach far more than how to push keys and turn knobs; it is designed to teach GPS navigation using a specific GPS receiver in just a few days. Beginning with the basics and progressing to advanced procedures, students become expert users of the GPS receiver covered in the seminar while acquiring working knowledge of the new regulations and TERPS associated with GPS use during instrument operations.

Fostering comprehension rather than basic memorization is the goal. The course places an emphasis on mastering the GPS's proprietary organization of all the functions. This method allows students to quickly gain a good working knowledge of how to access all  functions and how to navigate within the unit easily with minimal memorization effort. This is the foundation to mastering the use of GPS receivers while maintaining safety under the most intense workloads.

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Using the proven Ground School in a Box™ methodology, our expert instructor will lead you through an interactive multimedia presentation. You will be encouraged and coached to follow along using a simulator or your own GPS receiver and the acclaimed The Savvy GPS Pilot's Workbook. 

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The Direct-to Savvy GPS Pilot™ seminar is taught in three different settings.

• In the classroom

• Over the internet

• One-on-one

No matter what form of training you choose, you will graduate as a confident savvy GPS pilot and will receive a completion certificate. Read what other students have said.

The content of the course is reviewed regularly and updated to reflect the latest rules and industry procedures. It is currently available for the following IFR-certified GPS receivers:

• Garmin G1000

• Garmin GNS 430 and 430 WAAS

• Garmin GNS 530 and 530 WAAS

• Garmin GNS 480

• Apollo CNX 80

• Apollo GX 50 and GX 60

• King KLN 89 and KLN 94

Training for the Garmin G500, G600, and various MFDs may be added for an additional fee upon request.

Learn with a small group of students in a classroom environment. We can arrange a seminar at your location. The tuition fee is $899 for the first student plus $599 for any additional students. Travel expenses are additional.
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Save time and travel expenses! All you need is a computer with high speed internet access and a land telephone line to receive expert GPS training. The tuition fee is $799 for the first student plus $549 for any additional students. For more info, please click here.

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If you learn better when you interact directly with one instructor, then we will set aside time just for you and your training will be tailored to meet your specific needs. The tuition fee is $899 plus travel expenses for in person training or $799 over the internet. You may also want to consider the Two-Day GPS Ground and Flight Training Course for an additional $300 .

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