A lot of activity has occurred within FAA-dom since we published "Advanced RNAV Procedures on the Horizon" (B&CA, June 2005, page 42), but little, if any, benefit of this program has yet translated ...

The FAA is expanding the implementation of public RNAV departure procedure (DP) and standard terminal arrival (STAR). These procedures demand strict pilot awareness and adherence to the RNAV procedure ...

The article clarifies the distinct definitions of RNAV (Area Navigation), RNP (Required Navigation Performance), and PBN (Performance Based Navigation), emphasizing RNP's requirement for onboard ...

The evolution of RNAV arrival and departure procedures at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is a good example. While LAS was not the first airport to attempt RNAV procedures in the ...

RNAV approaches are GPS-based procedures that are becoming widespread in general aviation, with LPV procedures offering similar lateral and vertical guidance to an ILS. ATC uses specific phraseology ...

The US move towards a performance-based navigation system has taken a step forward with the US Federal Aviation Administration approval for Delta Air Lines to use any required navigation performance ...

Horizon Air, a regional carrier in the northwestern United States, flies in a challenging environment and, therefore, has special needs. It flies into airports in mountainous terrain, and it seeks ...

It's common misconception, but +V advisory glide slope isn't same as LPV glide path.

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