Topic Tag: vnav

What is RNAV? RNAV in simple terms is GPS.  RNAV stands for “Area Navigation” (thanks acronym maker guy).  Bottom line, if you are planning on using a RNAV approach plate, you are going to be doing an approach that uses GPS instead of a ground-based navigation system, such as a VOR or Localizer/Glideslope. What are… Continue reading RNAV / LNAV / VNAV / LPV SC

What is RNAV? RNAV in simple terms is GPS.  RNAV stands for “Area Navigation” (thanks acronym maker guy).  Bottom line, if you are planning on using an RNAV approach plate, you are going to be doing an approach that uses GPS instead of a ground-based navigation system, such as a VOR or Localizer/Glideslope. What are… Continue reading RNAV / LNAV / VNAV / LPV