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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). LP+V approaches dont always account for obstacle clearance, so theyre not an officially protected procedure. You wont find any mention of LP+V on an approach plate.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. Since I filed an IFR flight plan, I requested the Flagstaff One SID.