You’re not allowed to substitute GPS for a ground-based navaid for lateral guidance on the final approach course, i.e. you cannot legally fly ILS, localizer, VOR or NDB approaches with GPS alone. Also, you may not plan to fly GPS approaches at both your intended and alternate destinations.

Can you fly IFR with just GPS?

You’re not allowed to substitute GPS for a ground-based navaid for lateral guidance on the final approach course, i.e. you cannot legally fly ILS, localizer, VOR or NDB approaches with GPS alone. Also, you may not plan to fly GPS approaches at both your intended and alternate destinations.

What is radio/navigation aviation?

Radio navigation aid – A facility or system external to the aircraft that generates electro-magnetic signals to be used by aircraft navigation systems for position determination or flight path guidance.

Is GPS needed for IFR?

To use GPS for IFR approaches, you must use GPS avionics that are properly approved and installed, and all approach procedures to be flown must be retrievable from the airborne navigation database. You must also be sure to check GPS NOTAMs for possible satellite outages.

How do I fly IFR Vatsim?

STEP 1.

  1. Select IFR as the type of flight.
  2. Select the aircraft type from the list.
  3. Enter the expected true airspeed at cruise in knots.
  4. Fill in the ICAO code of the departure airport, e.g. KLGB.
  5. Enter the departure time in UTC.
  6. Provide the cruise altitude in feet or flight level as appropriate.

Is Raim required for IFR?

IFR GPS units must automatically perform a RAIM check before beginning an approach. However, performing a RAIM check prior to leaving the ground will better enable pilots to plan ahead and is recommended specifically for pilots without baro-aiding (see below).

Do you need DME for IFR?

It also clarifies that IFR GPS satisfies the requirement for DME at and above Flight Level 240 specified in FAR 91.205(e). This approval represents a major step toward removing the need to retain DME or ADF in our cockpits for any reason.

What are the 5 types of radio navigation?

Bearing-measurement systems

  • Radio direction finding.
  • Reverse RDF.
  • ADF and NDB.
  • VOR.
  • Lorenz.
  • Low-frequency radio range.
  • Glide path and the localizer of ILS.
  • Radar and transponders.

Why is radio/navigation important in aviation?

Radio navigation aids supply the pilot with intelligence that maintains or enhances the safety of flight. As with communication radios, navigational aids are avionics devices, the repair of which must be carried out by trained technicians at certified repair stations.

What equipment do you need for IFR?

In the United States, instruments required for IFR flight in addition to those that are required for VFR flight are: heading indicator, sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure, clock with a sweep-second pointer or digital equivalent, attitude indicator, radios and suitable avionics for the route to be …

Is WAAS better than GPS?

WAAS provides extended coverage both inland and offshore compared to the land-based DGPS (differential GPS) system. Another benefit of WAAS is that it does not require additional receiving equipment, while DGPS does.

Can you fly VFR on VATSIM?

Flying VFR on VATSIM is much the same as real world. However, always file a flight plan marking it VFR so that ATC knows that you know what you’re doing and not just out there ignoring flight rules. A route of flight is not required and cruise altitude should reflect a VFR altitude. Make sure you squawk 1200.

Do you need a radio for IFR flights?

Under IFR it’s fairly obvious that you need a radio for ATC communication and whatever navigation equipment is needed for your planned flight, e.g. you can’t fly a GPS approach unless you have an IFR-certified GPS.

What are the different types of IFR charts?

IFR Navigation Charts. There are three types of IFR Charts: 1) Terminal Charts, which provide radio navigation data for some of the busier airports (quite similar to VTAs; 2) Enroute Low Altitude Charts, which provide radio navigation data for the en route portion of flights, up to, but not including 18000’ ASL, and,…

How is aerodrome data depicted on IFR charts?

The Aerodrome and Aerodrome Data depiction on IFR charts are conventional, and do not vary substantially for VFR chart references. Importantly, however, airports with published instrument approach procedures are displayed in black ink.

What is a VOR or GPS waypoint?

With a VOR or GPS waypoint, once the track is paralleled, the information derived from the instrument display can be directly applied to your mental picture of your location—you are looking for the “To” or “From” indication to determine if it is ahead or behind, and you look for the needle deflection to determine if it is right or left.