RNAV GPS approaches are commonplace, requiring a 0.3 RNP (Required Navigational Performance) for tracking the final approach course. Various types of RNAV approaches exist, categorized by their ...
It's common misconception, but +V advisory glide slope isn't same as LPV glide path.
Everyone knew it was coming, but the oft-delayed entry of the wide area augmentation system into the world of GPS is still somewhat startling in its potential. At the very least, WAAS promises more ...
Q Many of the new RNAV (GPS) approaches have both LNAV and LNAV/VNAV minima. Which FMSes are eligible to fly the minima in the LNAV/VNAV column? A A large percentage of business aircraft are equipped ...
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Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is a continuing problem area for aviation safety. Many CFIT accidents occur in the approach-and-landing phase - and non-precision approaches, those without ...