GPS, developed following the launch of Sputnik, is the foundational technology for modern aviation's Performance Based Navigation (PBN), which encompasses Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required ...

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 ...

RNAV SIDs and STARs are modern, GPS-based air traffic procedures that integrate specific altitude and speed restrictions to enhance airspace efficiency, reduce ATC workload, and simplify clearances.

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 ...

Performance-based area navigation (RNAV) procedures allow more efficient and cost-effective use of the National Airspace System (NAS) by freeing aircraft from dependence on ground-based navaids. But ...

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 ...

In August 2021, I participated in an inspection flight of a new approach procedure at one of the most challenging airports to land at in the U.S., Colorado’s Eagle County (KEGE) with Hughes Aerospace ...

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