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Q: what is a non precision approach
Answer:
instrument approach that only gives horizontal guidance
Q: what is a precision approach
Answer:
instrument approach with lateral and vertical guidance
Q: what is one type of approach that we cant do
Answer:
LNAV/VNAV approach
Q: what is a LNAV/VNAV approach
Answer:
- lateral navigation Vertical Navigation
provides both lateral and vertical approach guidance
uses barometric VNAV or WAAS to improve vertical GPS accuracy
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Q: what is an LNAV approach
Answer:
- Lateral Navigation
only gives lateral approach guidance
Q: what does LPV stand for
Answer:
Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance
Q: what is an LPV approach
Answer:
use GPS information to generate lateral guidance
IFR-approved GPS/WAAS receivers to generate vertical guidance