Glossary
Navigation & Airspace
GPS Navigation (GPS)
Definition
The satellite-based navigation system used by aircraft to determine precise position
Related Terms
Area Navigation (RNAV)
A method of navigation allowing aircraft to fly any desired path using GPS or other sensors
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
A surveillance technology where aircraft broadcast GPS position and other data
Enhanced GPWS (EGPWS)
An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
Flight Management System (FMS)
A computer system that automates navigation, performance optimization, and flight planning
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
An RNAV system with on-board monitoring and alerting capabilities
Waypoint (WPT)
A specified geographical location used to define an aircraft's navigation route
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Airspace Classification
Airway (AWY)
Approach Procedure
Area Navigation (RNAV)
Decision Height (DH)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Flight Information Region (FIR)
Flight Level (FL)
Glideslope (GS)
Instrument Landing System (ILS)
Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)
Missed Approach
Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
Squawk Code
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR)
Transition Altitude (TA)
Transponder (XPDR)
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Waypoint (WPT)