PBN

Question 1

Define Waypoint

Answer 1

A specified geographical location used to define an area navigation route or the flight path of an aircraft employing area navigation.

Question 2

Define TSE

Answer 2

Total System Error which takes into account all of the errors associated with required navigation accuracy.

The errors that make up TSE are

The defined path may not exactly match the desired path
The aircraft’s actual position may not coincide with its estimated position
The ability of the pilot or the avionics to fly from the estimated position onto the defined path.

Question 3

Define PDE

Question 4

Define NSE

Question 5

Define FTE

Question 6

Define LNAV/VNAV?

Question 7

Define Transitions (FRT)

Question 8

Define Path Terminators

Question 9

Define Parallel Offset

Question 10

Define Fly-by

Answer 10

Fly-by: A waypoint which requires turn anticipation to allow tangential interception of the next segment of a route or procedure

Question 11

Define Fly-over

Answer 11

Flyover: A waypoint at which a turn is initiated in order to join the next segment of a route or procedure.

Question 12

To be certified, what percentage of time must an aircraft fly within the required performance?

Answer 12

95% of the time.