This means that your aircraft may be eligible for RNP 1 operations, but you may not fly an RF turn unless RF turns are also specifically listed as a feature of your avionics suite, RNP 2 will apply to both domestic and oceanic/remote operations with a lateral accuracy value of 2, RNP 4 will apply to oceanic and remote operations only with a lateral accuracy value of 4, RNP 4 eligibility will automatically confer RNP 10 eligibility, The RNP 10 NavSpec applies to certain oceanic and remote operations with a lateral accuracy of 10. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Sitemap | Patreon | Contact, Federal Aviation Administration - Pilot/Controller Glossary, CFI Notebook.net - Airways and Route Course Navigation, Instrument Flying Handbook (1-6) IFR En-Route Charts, The objective of IFR en route flight is to navigate within the, Your ability to fly instruments safely and competently in the system is greatly enhanced by understanding the vast array of data available to the pilot on instrument charts, En route high-altitude charts provide aeronautical information for en route instrument navigation at or above 18,000' MSL, Information includes the portrayal of Jet and RNAV routes, identification and frequencies of radio aids, selected airports, distances, time zones, special use airspace, and related information, Established jet routes from 18,000' MSL to FL 450 use NAVAIDs not more than 260 NM apart, To effectively depart from one airport and navigate en route under instrument conditions, a pilot needs the appropriate IFR en route low-altitude chart(s), The IFR low altitude en route chart is the instrument equivalent of the sectional chart, When folded, the cover of the AeroNav Products en route chart displays an index map of the United States showing the coverage areas, Cities near congested airspace are shown in black type and their associated area chart is listed in the box in the lower left-hand corner of the map coverage box, Also noted is an explanation of the off-route obstruction clearance altitude (OROCA), The effective date of the chart is printed on the other side of the folded chart, Information concerning MTRs is also included on the chart cover, The en route charts are revised every 56 days, When the AeroNav Products en route chart is unfolded, the legend is displayed and provides information concerning airports, NAVAIDs, communications, air traffic services, and airspace, Airport information is provided in the legend, and the symbols used for the airport name, elevation, and runway length are similar to the sectional chart presentation, Associated city names are shown for public airports only, FAA identifiers are shown for all airports, ICAO identifiers are also shown for airports outside of the contiguous United States, Instrument approaches can be found at airports with blue or green symbols, while the brown airport symbol denotes airports that do not have instrument approaches, Stars are used to indicate the part-time nature of tower operations, Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) frequencies, part-time or on request lighting facilities, and part-time airspace classifications, The minimum en route altitude (MEA) ensures a navigation signal strong enough for adequate reception by the aircraft navigation (NAV) receiver and obstacle clearance along the airway, Communication is not necessarily guaranteed with MEA compliance, The obstacle clearance, within the limits of the airway, is typically 1,000' in non-mountainous areas and 2,000' in designated mountainous areas, MEAs can be authorized with breaks in the signal coverage; if this is the case, the AeroNav Products en route chart notes "MEA GAP" parallel to the affected airway, MEAs are usually bidirectional; however, they can be single-directional, Arrows are used to indicate the direction to which the MEA applies, The minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA), as the name suggests, provides the same obstruction clearance as an MEA; however, the NAV signal reception is ensured only within 22 NM of the closest NAVAID defining the route, The MOCA is listed below the MEA and indicated on AeroNav Products charts by a leading asterisk (e.g., "*3400" - see Figure 1-2, V287 at bottom left), The minimum reception altitude (MRA) identifies the lowest altitude at which an intersection can be determined from an off-course NAVAID, If the reception is line-of-sight based, signal coverage only extends to the MRA or above, However, if the aircraft is equipped with distance measuring equipment (DME) and the chart indicates the intersection can be identified with such equipment, the pilot could define the fix without attaining the MRA, On AeroNav Products charts, the MRA is indicated by the symbol, The minimum crossing altitude (MCA) is charted when a higher MEA route segment is approached, The MCA is usually indicated when a pilot is approaching steeply rising terrain and obstacle clearance and/or signal reception is compromised, In this case, the pilot is required to initiate a climb so the MCA is reached by the time the intersection is crossed, On AeroNav Products charts, the MCA is indicated by the symbol, The maximum authorized altitude (MAA) is the highest altitude at which the airway can be flown with assurance of receiving adequate navigation signals, Chart depictions appear as "MAA-15000." For example, TSO-C129 systems change within 30 miles of destination and within 2 miles of FAF to support approach operations. ", Checkpoints should be appropriately 10 NM apart, They may be points off the route which you can identify when abeam, Use of tools such as satellite maps (Google, Bing, etc.) Continue searching. Automatic scaling and alerting changes are appropriate for some operations. The Chart Supplement U.S. shows data that cannot be readily depicted in graphic form; e.g. An example of a generic NAVLOG is provided below: Fill out the departure and arrival airport information including frequencies, traffic altitudes, and heights above ground, Fill in information concerning flight service or any item you will want to reference in regards to that airport, If you want, draw an airport diagram in the box but still carry a larger printed diagram for easier use and more detail, Determine a MSL cruise altitude based on weather and direction of flight, Calculate pressure altitude for your airport (important for performance calculations), Determine the temperature (important for performance calculations), Calculate density altitude (important for performance calculations), Determine a horsepower setting and the accompanying RPM settings, KTAS and Gallons per Hour, Used to plot any changes to a heading for the entire route to estimate times, distances and fuel used, Fuel Planning calculated with flight computer (arrow on GPH, read under time), List all checkpoints and associated distances, Write in any frequencies or IDs for route navigation, GS (first or second line only): copy from preflight log, In flight you will be filling in the other boxes as the flight progresses, Weight and balance as calculated normally, Fill out any weather information or notes you may have, Fill out the flight plan for flight service, All information is from the front of the navigation log, Filed before flight with the FSS so they can keep a track of you. In the U.S., a specific procedure's Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) requirements will be prominently displayed in separate, standardized notes boxes. Use of RNP 0.3 by slow-flying fixed-wing aircraft is under consideration, but the RNP 0.3 NavSpec initially will apply only to rotorcraft operations. At the alternate airport, pilots may plan for applicable alternate airport weather minimums using: Lateral navigation (LNAV) or circling minimum descent altitude (MDA); LNAV/vertical navigation (LNAV/VNAV) DA, if equipped with and using approved barometric vertical navigation (baroVNAV) equipment; RNP 0.3 DA on an RNAV (RNP) IAP, if they are specifically authorized users using approved baroVNAV equipment and the pilot has verified required navigation performance (RNP) availability through an approved prediction program, If the above conditions cannot be met, any required alternate airport must have an approved instrument approach procedure other than GPS that is anticipated to be operational and available at the estimated time of arrival, and which the aircraft is equipped to fly, This restriction does not apply to TSOC145() and TSOC146() equipped users (WAAS users), The low-strength data transmission signals from GPS satellites are vulnerable to various anomalies that can significantly reduce the reliability of the navigation signal. RNP AR DP has lateral accuracy values that can scale to no lower than RNP 0.3 in the initial departure flight path. For example, "N1234, failure of GPS system, unable RNAV, request amended clearance", Pilots are not authorized to fly a published RNAV or RNP procedure (instrument approach, departure, or arrival procedure) unless it is retrievable by the procedure name from the current aircraft navigation database and conforms to the charted procedure. For example, an ILS with an RNAV missed approach would require a specific capability to fly the missed approach portion of the procedure. Before conducting these procedures, operators should refer to the latest AC 90-101, Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with AR. airport hours of operations, types of fuel available, runway widths, lighting codes, etc. Also provides a means for pilots to update visual charts between edition dates, Published every 56 days while sectional and Terminal Area charts are generally revised every 6 months, Update Bulletins are available for free download from the AeroWeb website, Volumes are side-bound 5-3/8 x 8-1/4 inches, Civil/military flight information publication issued by FAA every 56 days, It is a single volume booklet designed for use with appropriate IFR or VFR charts, The Supplement Alaska contains an Chart Supplement U.S., airport sketches, communications data, weather data sources, airspace, listing of navigational facilities, and special notices and procedures, Volume is side-bound 5-3/8 x 8-1/4 inches, Designed for use with appropriate VFR or IFR en-route charts, Included are the Chart Supplement U.S., communications data, weather data sources, airspace, navigational facilities, special notices, and Pacific area procedures, IAP charts, DP charts, STAR charts, airport diagrams, radar minimums, and supporting data for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands are included, FAA controllers to monitor transatlantic flights, this 5-color chart shows oceanic control areas, coastal navigation aids, oceanic reporting points, and NAVAID geographic coordinates, Designed for FAA controllers to monitor transoceanic flights, The show established intercontinental air routes, including reporting points with geographic positions, The OC is a 1:12,000 scale graphic depicting part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace surfaces, a representation of objects that penetrate these surfaces, aircraft movement and apron areas, navigational aids, prominent airport buildings, and a selection of roads and other planimetric detail in the airport vicinity, Also included are tabulations of runway and other operational data, A booklet designed to be used as a teaching aid and reference document, It describes the substantial amount of information provided on FAA's aeronautical chart and publications, It includes explanations and illustrations of chart terms and symbols organized by chart type, The users guide is available for free download at the AeroNav website, The DAICD is a combination of the NAVAID Digital Data File, the Digital Chart Supplement, and the Digital Obstacle File on one Compact Disk, These three digital products are no longer sold separately, The files are updated every 56 days and are available by subscription only, This file contains a current listing of NAVAIDs that are compatible with the National Airspace System, This file contains all NAVAIDs including ILS and its components, in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands plus bordering facilities in Canada, Mexico, and the Atlantic and Pacific areas, This file describes all obstacles of interest to aviation users in the U.S., with limited coverage of the Pacific, Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico, The obstacles are assigned unique numerical identifiers, accuracy codes, and listed in order of ascending latitude within each state or area, The CIFP is a basic digital dataset, modeled to an international standard, which can be used as a basis to support GPS navigation. Within PBN there are two main categories of navigation methods: In this context, the term RNAV "x" means a specific navigation specification with a specified lateral accuracy value, For an aircraft to meet the requirements of PBN, a specified RNAV or RNP accuracy must be met 95 percent of the flight time, RNP is an RNAV system that includes onboard performance monitoring and alerting capability (for example, Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)), PBN also introduces the concept of navigation specifications (Nav Specs) which are a set of aircraft and aircrew requirements needed to support a navigation application within a defined airspace concept, For both RNP and RNAV NavSpecs, the numerical designation refers to the lateral navigation accuracy in nautical miles which is expected to be achieved at least 95 percent of the flight time by the population of aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure, This information is detailed in International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Doc 9613, Performance-based 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, 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, or a combination of these. Still looking for something? Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - Are You Required to Call Flight Service for a Briefing? NavSpecs should be considered different from one another, not "better" or "worse" based on the described lateral navigation accuracy. The use of an automatic or manual runway update is an acceptable means of compliance with this requirement. Aircraft should have additional navigation equipment for their intended route, GPS signals are vulnerable to intentional and unintentional interference from a wide variety of sources, including radars, microwave links, ionosphere effects, solar activity, multi-path error, satellite communications, GPS repeaters, and even some systems onboard the aircraft. [Figure 1-5], Intersections along the airway route are established by a variety of NAVAIDs, NDBs, localizers, and off-route VORs are used to establish intersections, NDBs are sometimes collocated with intersections, in which case passage of the NDB would mark the intersection, A bearing to an off-route NDB also can provide intersection identification, A localizer course used to identify an intersection is depicted by a feathered arrowhead symbol on the en route chart (, If feathered markings appear on the left-hand side of the arrowhead (, On AeroNav Products en route charts, the localizer symbol is only depicted to identify an intersection, Off-route VORs remain the most common means of identifying intersections when traveling on an airway, Another means of identifying an intersection is with the use of DME, If the DME mileage at the intersection is a cumulative distance of route segments, the mileage is totaled and indicated by a D-shaped symbol with a mileage number inside, [Figure 1-4] Approved IFR global positioning system (GPS) units can also be used to report intersections, DME and GPS provide valuable route information concerning such factors as mileage, position, and ground speed, Even without this equipment, information is provided on the charts for making the necessary calculations using time and distance, The en route chart depicts point-to-point distances on the airway system, Distances from VOR to VOR are charted with a number inside of a box, To differentiate distances when two airways coincide, the word "TO" with the three-letter VOR identifier appear to the left of the distance boxes, VOR changeover points (COPs) are depicted on the charts by this symbol, The numbers indicate the distance at which to change the VOR frequency, The frequency change might be required due to signal reception or conflicting frequencies, If a COP does not appear on an airway, the frequency should be changed midway between the facilities, A COP at an intersection may indicate a course change, Occasionally an "x" appears at a separated segment of an airway that is not an intersection, The "x" is a mileage breakdown or computer navigation fix and may indicate a course change, Today's computerized system of ATC has greatly reduced the need for holding en route, However, published holding patterns are still found on charts at junctures where ATC has deemed it necessary to enable traffic flow, When a holding pattern is charted, the controller may provide the holding direction and the statement "as published. GPS with or without Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) (for example, WAAS) can provide the lateral information to support LNAV minima. The root mean square error of the transformation will not exceed two pixels. It includes aeronautical and topographic information of the conterminous U.S. Operators of GPS aircraft should always check for GPS and/or WAAS NOTAMS for their route of flight, GPS is a critical component of essential communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) in the NAS; and flight safety/control systems. EPU may also be referred to as Actual Navigation Performance (ANP) or Estimated Position Error (EPE), If unable to comply with the requirements of an RNAV or RNP procedure, pilots must advise air traffic control as soon as possible. While frequency associated with completing a navigation log for a cross-country, journey planning is a process that must be conducted even for local flights in the traffic pattern Are you an aircraft dispatcher or thinking with becoming one? Of greater and growing concern is the intentional and unauthorized interference of GPS signals by persons using "jammers" or "spoofers" to disrupt air navigation by interfering with the reception of valid satellite signals, The U.S. government regularly conducts GPS tests, training activities, and exercises that interfere with GPS signals. Items listed in this PBN box are REQUIRED to fly the procedure's PBN elements. On procedures with both PBN elements and ground-based equipment requirements, the PBN requirements box will be listed first (See FIG 5-4-1. In the future, there will be an increased dependence on the use of RNAV in lieu of routes defined by ground-based navigation aids, RNAV routes and terminal procedures, including departure procedures (DPs) and standard terminal arrivals (STARs), are designed with RNAV systems in mind. The two terms, often used interchangeably, in fact mean different things: Courses are the direction which the aircraft is actually traveling (impacted by winds), Headings are the directions which the aircraft faces (where it is pointed). Use the capabilities of your avionics suite to verify the appropriate waypoint and track data after loading the procedure from your database, Lateral Accuracy values are applicable to a selected airspace, route, or procedure, The lateral accuracy value is a value typically expressed as a distance in nautical miles from the intended centerline of a procedure, route, or path, RNP applications also account for potential errors at some multiple of lateral accuracy value (for example, twice the RNP lateral accuracy values), In the U.S., RNP APCH procedures are titled RNAV (GPS) and offer several lines of minima to accommodate varying levels of aircraft equipage: either lateral navigation (LNAV), LNAV/vertical navigation (LNAV/VNAV), Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV), and Localizer Performance (LP). Emergency Operations: Task A. (See paragraph 5-4-18. Landmarks may be hard to spot, but there are some tricks you can use: Offset to the landmark slightly to have better visibility out the side of the aircraft looking straight down, Use Google Earn to spot nearby landmarks to reference when near. Erau Flight Plan - CFI Notebook: "Higher" Education Other methods providing an equivalent level of performance may also be acceptable, For procedures or routes requiring the use of GPS, if the navigation system does not automatically alert the flight crew of a loss of GPS, the operator must develop procedures to verify correct GPS operation, RNAV terminal procedures (DP and STAR) may be amended by ATC issuing radar vectors and/or clearances direct to a waypoint. Leg transition normally occurs at the turn bisector for a fly-by waypoint. Further, optional capabilities such as Radius-to-fix (RF) turns or scalability should be described in the AFM or avionics documents. RNP AR DP is intended to provide specific benefits at specific locations. Is time lost fighting a headwind gained back when riding a tailwind? navigation and flight planning diversions Diversions Introduction: Diversions are deviations from the original plan which are usually due to fuel, weather, aeromedical or systems While no one plans to divert, the first time the situation dictates a diversion, you should have already planned ahead Weather products like windy.com offer additional insight into aviation weather forecasts and observations, Review your flight planning safety knowledge by taking the. The aeronautical information includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, special-use airspace, obstructions, and related data Scale 1 inch = 6.86nm/1:500,000 Revised every 56 days, except most Alaskan charts are revised annually Charts can be purchased through Amazon Amazon, Sectional Aeronautical Chart Copyright 2023 CFI Notebook, All rights reserved. RNP 0.3 is not authorized for oceanic, remote, or the final approach segment. Further, any aircraft eligible for RNP 4 operations is automatically qualified for RNP 10/ RNAV 10 operations. and the termination point (e.g., the path terminates at an altitude, distance, fix, etc. Although the appropriate response will vary with the situation, in general pilots should: Use the last reliable navigation information as the basis for initial headings, and climb above terrain, Change to another source of navigation, if available (i.e., VOR, DME radar vectors), Pilots should promptly notify ATC if they experience GPS anomalies. CFI Notebook Flight Training Aircraft Operations Aerodynamics & Performance Maneuvers & Procedures Operation of Aircraft Systems Weather & Atmosphere National Airspace System Avionics & Instruments Publications & References Aeromedical & Human Factors Navigation & Flight Planning Rules & Regulations Flight Hazards & Safety Air Traffic Control These events are geographically limited, coordinated, scheduled, and advertised via GPS and/or WAAS NOTAMS. If RAIM is not available, pilots need an approved alternate means of navigation, An aircraft is considered to be established on-course during RNAV and RNP operations anytime it is within 1 times the required accuracy for the segment being flown. There are examples of false "terrain-pull up" warnings during GPS anomalies, When flying IFR, pilots should have additional navigation equipment for their intended route to crosscheck their position. The database is updated every 28 days. If an alternate is required, the alternate airport must have an instrument approach while meeting certain criteria: 800' ceiling, 2 miles visibility, if non-precision approach, 600' ceiling, 2 miles visibility, if precision approach, If no approach exists for the alternate runway, descent from cruising altitude must be possible under Visual Flight Rules, Note that minimums published for approaches may differ, Navigation can be accomplished in several ways, Two examples include pilotage and dead reckoning which, although different, are not mutually exclusive, Dead recokoning is navigation by planning, When track = course you are flying exactly where you intend, Various tools are necessary to complete a flight plan, Generally the most direct route is preferred but several considerations may require some deviation, Checkpoints allow you to follow the progress of your flight against your planning calculations, Landmarks can be checkpoints but may also inform a pilot where they are in relation to checkpoints. Some business aircraft are using GPS as a reference source for aircraft flight control and stability systems. The separate Equipment Requirements box will list ground-based equipment and/or airport specific requirements. Airplane Flying Handbook, Navigation Lesson Plans Pilotage and Dead Reckoning: Diversion: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with diversion References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; AIM; Navigation Charts Pilotage and Dead Reckoning Knowledge: The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of: PA.VI.C.K1: | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Sitemap | Patreon | Contact, https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afx/afs/afs400/afs410/media/AC90-100compliance.pdf, GNSS Intentional Administration Interference and Spoofing report, Federal Aviation Administration - Pilot/Controller Glossary, Aeronautical Information Manual (1-1-17) Global Positioning System, Aeronautical Information Manual (1-1-18) Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Aeronautical Information Manual (1-2-1) General, Aeronautical Information Manual (1-2-3) Use of Suitable Area Navigation (RNAV) Systems on Conventional Procedures and Routes, As air travel has evolved, methods of navigation have improved to give operators more flexibility, PBN exists under the umbrella of area navigation (RNAV) [, The term RNAV in this context, as in procedure titles, just means "area navigation," regardless of the equipment capability of the aircraft, Many operators have upgraded their systems to obtain the benefits of PBN. Print outs of the local airport information from the Chart Supplement U.S. To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with pilotage and dead reckoning, References: 14 CFR part 61; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Navigation Charts, To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with cross-country flights and VFR flight planning, References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Navigation Charts; Chart Supplements; AIM; NOTAMs, Planning is based on what we believe will occur, It may be incorrect and calculations/adjustments may need to be made in flight, but having a point from which to depart leads to educated decisions, The military calls this mission cross-check, When dead reckoning, you've done the math to determine timing, and so if you arrive at a checkpoint according to timing and direction but you don't see it, turn to your next heading and orient yourself, Information to aircraft performance at various altitudes can be found in Chapter 5 of the Pilot Information Manual, Navigation should always be done from the chart to the landmarks, This means look at your chart first and then at the ground for your landmark, If done the other way around you could find yourself staring at your map looking for a landmark that may not be charted, There is no correct cruise altitude, its a balance of terrain and obstacles, glide distances, winds, required VFR cruising altitudes and flight levels, and smoothness of air, Remember that documents may not reflect reality and when it comes to services available at an airport, they may not be available due to supplies or even destructive weather, It is advised that you call FBOs ahead of departures to ensure required services are available, Don't forget about what you want to do after you reach your destination, Chose an Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) ahead of landing and give them a call before you depart to ensure the desired services will be available, where you must go to receive them (i.e., fuel farms may not be at the FBO ramp), and any special parking instructions, When traveling cross-country, it is recommended to carry extra closes/toiletries (bingo bag) to mitigate comfort-based delays when making, Pilots should consider the implications of planning or filing/requesting direct legs.
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