AM.II.I.K12
KnowledgeGlobal positioning system (GPS) theory, components, and operation.
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- 14 CFR Part 91, Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 97—Special Operating Rules for the Conduct of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations using Global Positioning Systems
Part 91, Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 97—Special Operating Rules for the Conduct of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in Alaska 54°00′00.00″ N., Long ... Long. 141°00′00.00″ W. (d) No person may operate an aircraft under IFR during the en route portion of flight below the standard MEA or at the special MEA unless the operation is conducted in accordance with sections…
- Chapter 9: Navigation Systems › Advanced Technologies › Global Positioning System (GPS)
Global Positioning System (GPS) The GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that broadcasts a signal that is used by receivers to determine precise position anywhere in the world. The receiver tracks multiple satellites and determines a measurement that ... then used to determine the user location. [Figure 9-27] The Department of Defense (DOD) developed and deployed GPS as a space-based positioning, velocity, and time system. The DOD is responsible for operation of the GPS satellite constellation…
- 14 CFR § 121.349 Communication and navigation equipment for operations under VFR over routes not navigated by pilotage or for operations under IFR or over the top.
Communication and navigation equipment for operations under VFR over routes not navigated by pilotage or for operations under IFR or over the top. (1) At least two independent communication systems necessary under normal operating conditions to fulfill the functions ... specified in § 121.347 (a); and (2) At least one of the communication systems required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section must have two-way voice communication capability. (c) Use of a single independent navigation system for operations…