Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
The PBN module is for pilots flying turboprop and jet aircraft with advanced avionics capable of navigating using Global Positioning System (GPS) and multiple sensor, Flight Management System (FMS)-based Area Navigation procedures. The module provides background information and references along with a review of RNAV and RNP instrument flight procedures including departure, en-route, arrival, and approaches.
The module was developed in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Document 9613, Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Manual. It includes training on the following navigation standards: RNP-1, RNAV-1, P-RNAV, RNP-2, RNAV-2, RNAV-10, RNP-4, RNP-5, B-RNAV, RNP-10, and RNP 0.3.
The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department is requiring State Approval for RNP-1 and Australia for RNP-2. This eLearning module satisfies the training requirement for issuance of State Approval.