Navigation Plotters for Aviation

Plot your true course and measure flight distance with a reliable aviation navigation plotter. Pilot Mall stocks rotating VFR plotters from ASA, the same flight-planning tools student pilots learn on and seasoned aviators keep in the flight bag. Whether you are reading a sectional chart for the first time or sharpening cross-country planning, the right plotter makes course, heading, and distance work fast and repeatable. Below you will find our full plotter lineup along with a runway and crosswind component tool to round out your planning kit.

New to flight planning: a rotating plotter with sectional and WAC scales handles nearly every VFR planning task and is easy to learn on.
Want maximum precision: step up to a plotter with finer, clearer scale markings for sharp true-course and distance readings.
Building a full kit: pair a plotter with an E6B flight computer for wind, time, and fuel math.
Stocking the flight bag: browse more pilot supplies and aviation gear for the cockpit.

Plotter	Brand	Best for
ASA Rotating Plotter	ASA	Everyday VFR course and distance with a rotating azimuth
ASA Ultimate Rotating Plotter	ASA	Precise, fine-line VFR navigation
Aviation Runway Selector and Crosswind Component Tool	Runway Selector	Choosing runways and reading crosswind components

Why Buy From Pilot Mall

Pilot-owned shop: our team flies, so we stock tools that hold up in real flight planning.
Trusted ASA gear: quality plotters from a name student pilots and instructors rely on.
Free U.S. shipping over $100: add a kneeboard, flight computer, or chart supplies and ship together.
Knowledgeable support: real help choosing the right plotter for your training or flying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an aviation plotter used for?

An aviation plotter is a transparent tool that combines a protractor and distance scales so you can measure true course and distance straight off a sectional or WAC chart. Pilots use it during VFR flight planning to draw a route, find the true course between waypoints, and total the leg distances for a cross-country flight.

How do you use an aviation plotter?

Draw your course line between two points on the chart, then place the plotter so its center hole sits on the line and its straight edge follows your route. Line the rotating azimuth or reference line up with a meridian of longitude to read true course, then use the matching sectional or WAC scale along the edge to measure the distance for each leg.

What is the difference between a fixed and a rotating plotter?

A fixed plotter has a stationary protractor, so you read true course by aligning a printed reference with a meridian. A rotating plotter adds a turning azimuth that you set to the line of longitude, which speeds up true-course readings and cuts down on alignment mistakes. Both ASA plotters in this collection use the rotating design.

Which plotter is best for student pilots?

Most flight students do well with a rotating plotter that has both sectional and WAC distance scales. The ASA Rotating Plotter covers standard VFR planning tasks and is easy to learn on, while the ASA Ultimate Rotating Plotter offers finer scale markings for pilots who want extra precision as they build experience.

Do I still need a plotter if I use an aviation app?

Yes. Many flight schools and checkride standards still expect you to plan a cross-country by hand, and a plotter is the core tool for measuring true course and distance on paper charts. It is also a reliable backup if your tablet or electronic flight bag battery fails in flight.

What else do I need for VFR flight planning?

Along with a plotter, most pilots carry an E6B flight computer for wind, time, and fuel math, plus a current sectional chart. A kneeboard keeps your plan and pen organized in the cockpit, and a good flight bag carries it all to the aircraft.