The NavLog shows waypoints used along your flight path. the compass heading, distance and time to them.
01 You takeoff on the TIMECLIMB heading and fly the listed Distance/Time. You can use the stopwatch.
Turn to waypoint 02 heading. Note Distance/Time. Use stopwatch.
If after takeoff you get disoriented. Fly over center of runway then head towards the Nav Point after TIMECLIMB for approx direction. Start stopwatch. Note ETE
Reference in-flight VFR map.
The first Bush Trips I tried reinforce using NavLog.
The distance to your turn to final approach is determined by you and what you are comfortable with and considering the current air/weather conditions
As you gain experience landing pattern is usually 1 mile out at 1,000 feet.
Also:
In Settings/Assistant Options, you can turn on Navigation Aid visualizations to facilitate Nav, landing patterns, glideslope. You can turn on Point of Interest markers.
also:
If you open the World Map filters you can make Airspaces, nav points, Fix points and ILS visible on the World Map.
After setting departure and arrival you can click on waypoints to add them to your flight plan.
You can also click anywhere on the map as you near your destination to add a point in front of the runway you want.
All the nav points you select will now be a part of the Nav Log
Open the in-flight VFR map to see waypoints and flight plan.
other:
On the World Map.
Write down the Frequencies of the VOR/NDB stations along and around your flight path.
Use your Nav Radios and corresponding instruments
Use Skyvector to find landmarks and elevations along your path.
If you do not get frequencies before taking off, you can use Skyvector.com (free) to click on VOR and NDB to get them.
SKyvector has all the waypoints that exist in MSFS.
Skyvector also has the PDF info pages and charts for all North American airports. The charts will show you airport information, runway information, Landing pattern procedures, departure and arrival procedures. etc.
Video Topics:
Airspace Classes
Airport Information pages runway diagrams
Fuel Mixture/ Leaning an engine
Reading VFR Maps
VOR/NDB Radio Navigation
Using ATIS - The Altimeter
METARs
The Landing Pattern
Reading Airport Information and Runway
Reading SIDS and STAR charts
Listening to VOR and Boundry Marker Beacons
Get a plane w a Garmin.
Use Autopilot for VOR & GPS NAV. Using the CDI button.
Get the ILS frequencies of the runway you want.
Watch videos on doing an autopilot ILS landing.