Flight Technical Error for Category B Non-Precision Approaches and Missed Approaches Using Non-Differential GPS for Course Guidance

Abstract

Twelve general aviation pilots flew a Beechcraft Baron an 93 non- precision instrument approaches using a non-differential GPS receiver modified to satisfy selected functional requirements specified in TSO-C129. The purposes of the effort were to determine if the CDI sensitivity levels specified in the TSO were flyable by GA pilots and if flight technical error could be contained within trapezoids defined by TERPS criteria specified for approaches using off- site VORs. Pilots rated the sensitivity levels flyable, and flight technical error was well within VOR TERPS limits. Pilot performance during missed approaches, and the use of GPS in the terminal area during IFR and VFR operations were identified as areas requiring additional research. GPS, Navigation, TERPS, Pilot performance, Instrument approaches, Flight technical error.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275886

Entities

People

  • John W. Turner
  • M. S. Huntley Jr.
  • Roy Palmer

Organizations

  • John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Course Deviation Indicators
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Flight Instruments
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Horizontal Situation Indicators
  • Instrumentation
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Navigation
  • New England
  • Precision
  • Radio Beacons
  • Radio Navigation
  • Technical Standards
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space