Understanding LPV, LNAV, and VNAV: The Easy Way
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 4, 2024
VNAV adds automated vertical guidance to approaches, reducing pilot workload during descents. Explaining Each in Simple Terms) LPV, LNAV, and VNAV are three navigation types that provide Global Positioning System (GPS) based instrument approach guidance for your aircraft. LNAV provides basic horizontal guidance using GPS.
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