Basic area navigation
From EUROCONTROL ATM Lexicon
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area navigation (RNAV) |
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Abbreviation
B-RNAV
Definition
European RNAV operations which satisfy a required track, maintaining accuracy of ± 5 NM for at least 95% of the flight time. This level of navigation accuracy is comparable with that which can be achieved by conventional navigation techniques on ATC routes (defined by VOR/DME, when VORs are less than 100 NM apart).
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL, Skyway magazine No.46 - Autumn/Winter 2007