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AA.VI.B.K5

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Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).

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  • Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 2. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV) › 1-2-3. Use of Suitable Area Navigation (RNAV) Systems on Conventional Procedures and Ro…

    example, if equipped with a suitable RNAV system, a pilot may fly a procedure or route based on operational VOR using that RNAV system without monitoring the VOR. 1. Additional information and associated requirements are available in Advisory Circular ... titled “Use of Suitable RNAV Systems on Conventional Routes and Procedures.” 2. Good planning and knowledge of your RNAV system are critical for safe and successful operations. 3. Pilots planning to use their RNAV system as a substitute means…

  • Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 2. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV) › 1-2-1. General

    Navigation (PBN) Manual and the latest FAA AC 90-105, Approval Guidance for RNP Operations and Barometric Vertical Navigation in the U.S. National Airspace System and in Remote and Oceanic Airspace. FIG 1-2-1 Navigation Specifications b. Area Navigation ... RNAV) 1. General. RNAV is a method of navigation that permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground- or space-based navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids…

  • Chapter 6: Airborne Navigation Databases › ARINC 424

    ARINC 424 ARINC 424 is the air transport industry’s recommended standard for the preparation and transmission of data for the assembly of airborne system navigation databases. The data is intended for merging with the aircraft navigation system software ... provide a source of navigation reference. Each subsequent version of ARINC 424 Specification provides additional capability for navigation systems to utilize. Merging of ARINC 424 data with each manufacturer’s system software is unique and ARINC 424 leg types provide…

  • Chapter 1: Departure Procedures › Area Navigation (RNAV) Departures

    with the note: “RADAR REQUIRED.” Prior to using TSO-C129 GPS equipment for RNAV departures, approach receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) availability should be checked for that location. • Radar DP—radar may be used for navigation guidance for SID design ... need to vector aircraft on departure to a particular ATS Route, NAVAID, or fix. A fix may be a ground-based NAVAID, a waypoint, or defined by reference to one or more radio NAVAIDs. Not all fixes are waypoints since…

  • 14 CFR § 141.11 Pilot school ratings.

    applicant meets the requirements of § 141.7 of this part. (b) An applicant may be authorized to conduct the following courses: (1) Certification and rating courses. (Appendixes A through J). (i) Recreational pilot course. (ii) Private pilot course. (iii) Commercial pilot ... course. (iv) Instrument rating course. (v) Airline transport pilot course. (vi) Flight instructor course. (vii) Flight instructor instrument course. (viii) Ground instructor course. (ix) Additional aircraft category or class rating course. (x) Aircraft type rating course. (2) Special preparation courses…

  • 14 CFR Part 141, Appendix J to Part 141—Aircraft Type Rating Course, For Other Than an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

    Part 141, Appendix J to Part 141—Aircraft Type Rating Course, For Other Than an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate 1. Applicability. This appendix prescribes the minimum curriculum for an aircraft type rating course other than an airline transport pilot certificate ... type certificate procedures. 2. Eligibility for enrollment. Prior to enrolling in the flight portion of an aircraft type rating course, a person must hold at least a private pilot certificate and: (a) An instrument rating in the category and class…