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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This makes more airports accessible under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Otherwise, the airport would have to suspend flight operations in poor visibility.

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RAIM vs WAAS Explained Simply: GPS Made Easy

Pilot Institute

This technology provides reliable navigation in various weather conditions and increases safety during important flight phases such as landing and other flight operations. During IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights. How does WAAS make flying safer? In aircraft equipped with older avionics.