FSX Tutorial: Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

We begin our journey into Radio Navigation, starting with the ADF or the Automatic Direction Finder, this video is essentially an introduction to the instrument, what it's used for and how it can be used to navigate.
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DISCLAIMER: While this video is intended for educational purposes, I must stress that I am not a professional pilot or instructor and I am not certified in any way with regards to Aviation or Education. Every subject I talk about is based on my personal study and understanding. Therefore the information I give may be incorrect or inaccurate and should NOT be used as a reference for real world flying.

[@Coryclemmings]

This is incredible, and I think I got it. This little piece of the navigation system works where you plug in your frequency, the automatic direction finder (ADF) then literally points you in the right direction (based on that frequency) also relying non-directional frequencies (signals from many different systems all over), all mapping your path. In.sane! 😮😮😮

[@AthenaSaints]

I am still watching this video, in the era of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

[@NicolaFarinazzo]

I'm watching it too now. it is always useful.

[@oskar7771]

You deserve so many more subscribers and views, thanks for the help on navigation.

[@misriahproductions6280]

Hello Doofer! You may remember me as V1 Rotate back in the day. I was a longtime follower of yours and remember continuously watching your videos. Unfortunately, I have been busy with life over those years, but now since I am in flight school I have found myself coming back to this channel frequently. Keep up the good work:)

[@mariovella4816]

Doofer911 , you have excellent tutorials - simply made to understand, precise and without lack of essential details. I recommend you with everyone. You should be a 5* flight instructor. Keep up the great work!

[@Doofer911]

Thank you for the kind comment, I'm really glad my videos are easy to understand :)

[@stevesullivan1723]

Great tutorials Have been struggling with this for ages

[@Doofer911]

+Steve Sullivan Glad I could help :)

[@pronounceword]

I like your video very much. It's really great. I'll keep an eye on your channel. I am your fan and I will support you.

[@afrikstar]

Great work on these FSX videos @ Doofer911!

[@underpantswedgy]

Great stuff!

[@hannanshamsudin1486]

Thank you so much.. The first time i learned this in class, its just blurry. You have cleared it up very well . thank you.

[@Doofer911]

I'm glad the video could help! Please do double check anything with your instructor.

[@michaelmccorkle4062]

Great videos. I struggle with the navigation on fsx. I'm sure this video will help.

[@Doofer911]

Hope so, that's what it was made for! lol

[@balmeyer]

Still useful now with MSF2020 :) Thanks !

[@nic_the_grekk0262]

AWESOME vid, is the plane an add-on c172s

[@arod1pilot]

Great video thanks

[@Doofer911]

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@muhaiminulislam1431]

you deserve way more subs and views then you have

[@Doofer911]

That's kind of you to say. If you know anyone who would be interested in my videos, feel free to share :)

[@darrelltade7992]

What Flight Simulator is that? I’m looking for one that I can use to develop proficiency in a Cessna 182 with G1000. Any suggestions.? Capt. Darrell Tade- Civil Air Patrol

[@Doofer911]

I use Microsoft Flight Simulator X in most of my videos which has a C172 with a G1000 panel.

[@antonove-1752]

Who kept raising his volume while it was on maximum?

[@Doofer911]

Me :D

[@SgtPotShot]

In real life, the ADF radio is also good for listening to AM radio stations

[@archerpiperii2690]

That is what me and my instructor used it for! Was a lot of fun actually.

[@Arden56-nation]

I thought you were talking about playstation 1/X

[@LegiRGomes]

Kkkk we won't tell anyone.. Thanks for the video 👌🏽

[@Doofer911]

You're welcome! :)

[@oscarzt1652]

exactly 18000 views

[@dylanjenkins6680]

You need to know Morse code or just hear the fact that there is a code?

[@Doofer911]

You do need to interpret the Morse Code to confirm that you have tuned into the correct radio frequency and you're receiving a signal from the station you expect to. Pilots usually have a reference card which allows them to translate the dots and dashes into letters. Morse Code is not a "language" pilots must learn.

[@alderusdmc]

"Shh! Don't tell anyone yet!" Yeah, especially since you did that for us!

[@HeshamALAhdal]

Guys since you are here and i am guessing that you are true lovers of FSX, Dont you think that the level of realism in new MFS 2020 is bad? I mean I feel like it is a sim for novice players and it is NOT for experienced players, if a real pilot plays both games, he will prefer the old one, YES the graphic is amazing on MSF2020 but other than that FSX is way better. don't you agree? for example how many panels not working on the airplane? how many switches are "INOP" not functional!!!

[@CaptainJadenAR]

I somehow agree with you. The physics in MFS2020 is terrible and aggressive. The addons are also short compared to a 2006 flight simulator.