WAAS

IFR Departure and Arrivals : Tips, Tricks, and Common Errors.

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

As a flight instructor and Captain with the airlines I noticed there are certain aspects of instrument flying which challenge pilots of all levels. I have written about these topics in past blog posts and have placed some of the top challenges into a presentation for the FAA Safety Team. For a more extensive discussion [...]

What is the Baro-VNAV Temperature Limitation On RNAV Approaches?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

RNAV (GPS) Approach plates have four lines of approach minimums. LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV, and Circling. The LPV (localizer performance with vertical guidance) minimums are for WAAS (wide area augmentation system) approaches and use electronic lateral and vertical guidance. To fly an approach to LPV minimums a WAAS certified GPS is required to take advantage of [...]

Alternate Filing With A WAAS Certified GPS

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

Since the advent of WAAS the rules and acceptable use of the panel mounted WAAS certified GPS has been constantly evolving. The panel mounted WAAS certified GPS allows us to file an IFR flight plan with an alternate airport with only a GPS approach, provided you comply with the defined requirements for filing an alternate. [...]