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Area navigation (RNAV)

Allows a pilot to fly a selected course to a predetermined point without the need to overfly ground-based navigation facilities, by using waypoints.

Dictionary Term

Area navigation (RNAV)

Definitions

  • Allows a pilot to fly a selected course to a predetermined point without the need to overfly ground-based navigation facilities, by using waypoints.
  • is a method of navigation that permits aircraft operations on any desired flight path
  • A method of navigation that permits aircraft operations on any desired course within the coverage of station referenced navigation signals or within the limits of self contained system capability.

References

  • 14 C.F.R. Part 1, Federal Aviation Administration, 2026
  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Instrument Procedures Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2017