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Performance-Based Navigation for Pilots (PBNP EN): Online

Objective

PBN represents a shift from sensor-based to performance-based navigation. PBN routes and procedures are designed to meet a navigation specification which is defined in terms of accuracy, integrity, continuity and functionality for the proposed operations in the context of a particular airspace. PBN is increasingly becoming the normal method of navigation and all pilots need to understand the basic concepts and operational requirements.

Goal: This course provides pilots an overview of the Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept, its principles and procedures for PBN operations.

The following online modules cover:

Goal and objectives.

Overview.

PBN Concepts: Development of PBN. PBN Concept in detail. PBN Error Model.

PBN Operational Aspects: Planning and Pre-flight Operating in PBN airspace. SID/STAR procedures. Approach Procedures. Charts.

Issues: Flight Plan. RNAV Visual. GLS Approaches. Charting. Charting US-Canada.

Helicopters: RNP 0.3 Specification. Operating Procedures. Point in Space Approaches. PinS -Proceed Visual. PinS – Proceed VFR. Point in Space Departures. Visual Segment.

Learning objectives

  • Explain the PBN concept;
  • Provide information essential to pilots on how to operate on PBN routes and procedures

Target audience

  • Commercial; and
  • General Aviation Pilots