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PI.VII.A.S4

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Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 1-1-31
Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 1. Navigation Aids › 1-1-17. Global Positioning System (GPS)
adopted or recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). (3) GPS approaches use fly-over and fly-by waypoints to join route segments on an approach. Fly-by waypoints connect the two segments by allowing the aircraft to turn ... prior to the current waypoint in order to roll out on course to the next waypoint. This is known as turn anticipation and is compensated for in the airspace and terrain clearances. The missed approach waypoint (MAWP) will always…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 1-2-2
Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 2. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV) › 1-2-1. General
addition, pilots should have an understanding of the various waypoint and leg types used in RNAV procedures; these are discussed in more detail below. (a) Waypoints. A waypoint is a predetermined geographical position that is defined in terms of latitude/longitude ... coordinates. Waypoints may be a simple named point in space or associated with existing navaids, intersections, or fixes. A waypoint is most often used to indicate a change in direction, speed, or altitude along the desired path. RNAV procedures make…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 16-33
Chapter 16: Navigation › RAIM Capability › Tips for Using GPS for VFR Operations
pilots should take advantage of the Terminal Area Chart available for the area, if published. The use of VFR waypoints does not relieve the pilot of any responsibility to comply with the operational requirements of 14 CFR part ... waypoint names (for computer entry and flight plans) consist of five letters beginning with the letters “VP” and are retrievable from navigation databases. The VFR waypoint names are not intended to be pronounceable, and they…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 2-32
Chapter 2: En Route Operations › Waypoints
arrival procedures, and other applicable documents with the map display. Figure 2-53. Fly-by and fly-over waypoints. 3. Prior to takeoff—ensure that the RNAV system is available. If possible, check to see that the system is updating ... VOR/DME on the RNAV system and compare it to the actual RMI reading of that particular NAVAID. Waypoints Waypoints are predetermined geographical locations that are defined in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates or fixes, used to define an RNAV route…