Matt Guthmiller flies an RNAV approach to minimums at Big Bear (6,752-foot MSL) and then shoots the ILS at John Wayne. He outlines Santa Monica Airport's history, the runway shortening from 5,000 to 3 ...

The new RNAV (GPS)-A approach at Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, is largely impractical due to an impractically high Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) of 4000 feet above the airport. This high MDA is a safety ...

FlightChops shows a TBM850 landing in IFR conditions on an RNAV approach. The pilot relies entirely on instruments and ATC ...

Honeywell has received FAA approval for a new RNAV (RNP) approach to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (KASE) Runway 15, enhancing safety and predictability at the challenging mountain airfield. The new ...

Navigraph has announced the launch of IFR Approaches, the third course available in Navigraph Academy. Across three video lessons featuring high-quality 3D graphics and visualisations, flight simmers ...

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Austrian conducted an RNP RNAV approach – the first in Europe – to Innsbruck’s runway 26 in June. “This [new approach procedure] enables substantially improved and safer course guidance, especially in ...

The choice between ILS and WAAS GPS (LPV) approaches is nuanced, depending on aircraft equipment, specific weather conditions (e.g., icing, terrain), and operational factors like circling restrictions ...

Honeywell continues to add more procedures to its FMS guided visual (FGV) approach series while coming up with new features such as all chart information on one page, installation in flight simulators ...