McDaniel Explains the Need for Further Information on WAAS Capabilities Given its increased accuracy, pilots who fly with WAAS avionics systems are authorized to fly throughout the US without the reliance on ground-based navigation aids; this precision approach capability has led to unprecedented access to general aviation airports, with over 5000 ins currently qualified for a WAAS approach. McDaniel believes, however, that there is still an informational gap between the knowledge currently available for pilots and the knowledge necessary for pilots to truly understand WAAS capabilities for such things as RNP and the future implementation of GLS minimums. Collaboratively developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), WAAS is used to combat the ionosphere disturbances, clock drift, and satellite orbit errors that prevent basic GPS signals from meeting the FAA requirements necessary for precision flight approach. Through its system of approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the continental United States and Hawaii, WAAS utilizes collected data to create a GPS signal correction that is then broadcast to WAAS-enabled receivers. The result is a GPS accuracy improvement of approximately three meters 95% of the time. Matthew McDaniel, owner of Progressive Aviation Services, has developed a one-day seminar for current WAAS-pilots and pilots considering a WAAS upgrade to help build an informational foundation …
Matthew McDaniel Explains How to Gain a Fundamental WAAS Understanding Collaboratively developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), WAAS is used to combat the ionosphere disturbances, clock drift, and satellite orbit errors that prevent basic GPS signals from meeting the FAA requirements necessary for precision flight approach. Through its system of approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the continental United States and Hawaii, WAAS utilizes collected data to create a GPS signal correction that is then broadcast to WAAS-enabled receivers. The result is a GPS accuracy improvement of approximately three meters 95% of the time. Many aircraft owners and pilots have heard of the Wide Area Augmentation System; yet, for most aviators, WAAS remains a complicated operational maze. Matthew McDaniel, owner of Progressive Aviation Services, has developed a one-day seminar for current WAAS-pilots and pilots considering a WAAS upgrade to help build an informational foundation of both the benefit and usage of WAAS technology. Covering all aspects of WAAS rules, regulations, and operations, the seminar addresses WAAS-enabled avionic systems and autopilots, as well as many IFR procedural items for pilots. Aero-TV attended one of Progressive Aviation Services WAAS seminars, and took the opportunity to speak with McDaniel about his most suggested WAAS tips. In the first part of his series, McDaniel explains how to …
Matthew McDaniel Explains How to Gain a Fundamental WAAS Understanding Collaboratively developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), WAAS is used to combat the ionosphere disturbances, clock drift, and satellite orbit errors that prevent basic GPS signals from meeting the FAA requirements necessary for precision flight approach. Through its system of approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the continental United States and Hawaii, WAAS utilizes collected data to create a GPS signal correction that is then broadcast to WAAS-enabled receivers. The result is a GPS accuracy improvement of approximately three meters 95% of the time. Many aircraft owners and pilots have heard of the Wide Area Augmentation System; yet, for most aviators, WAAS remains a complicated operational maze. Matthew McDaniel, owner of Progressive Aviation Services, has developed a one-day seminar for current WAAS-pilots and pilots considering a WAAS upgrade to help build an informational foundation of both the benefit and usage of WAAS technology. Covering all aspects of WAAS rules, regulations, and operations, the seminar addresses WAAS-enabled avionic systems and autopilots, as well as many IFR procedural items for pilots. Aero-TV attended one of Progressive Aviation Services WAAS seminars, and took the opportunity to speak with McDaniel about his most suggested WAAS tips. In the first part of his series, McDaniel explains how to …
At EAA AirVenture 2009, Honeywell introduced their next evolution in avionics products, the Bendix/King AV8OR ACE, at an introductory price of only 99. Offering a seven-inch display, the AV8OR ACE includes a sunlight-readable touchscreen interface for easy viewing and usage; the Touch and See capability allows users to simply tap on screen objects, such as airports, VORs, and airspace boundaries, to quickly access further information. Customers can use aviation navigation in either portrait or landscape modes. The lightweight design also features FAA IFR geo-referenced charts, eliminating the need to carry paper charts in travel. The AV8OR ACE dramatically increases situational awareness by providing aircraft location display directly on High and Low en route charts, approach plates, and airport taxiway diagrams. Customers can obtain digital charts and approach charts from Bendix-King’s vendor. The AV8OR ACE includes a WAAS GPS system, automotive navigation, regional databases, and flight guide airport services data including fuel pricing, FBO information, and local facilities guidance. The units multimedia functionality and Bluetooth capability allows for data linkage with Bluetooth-enabled phones, alternative GPS receiver, and XM weather receiver. The weather interface supports WxWorx, allowing the AV8OR ACE to display real-time weather information overlaid in detail on a moving map, including graphical METARs, AIRMETs, SIGMETS, and PIREPs. Copyright 2009, Aero-News …
All new 5th edition! Ride along as Richard L. Collins shows you how to master ever-changing GPS approaches. In the must-see section on WAAS approaches, he explains what exactly a WAAS approach is, and how it offers ILS-like vertical guidance and lower minimums to hundreds of airports. He also shows the differences between the new LNAV/VNAV and LPV approaches and a traditional ILS. You’ll also learn to traps to watch out for on the new WAAS approach charts.
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Visit www.sportys.com for more information or to order! Getting the most efficient use from your avionics in the IFR system can often be challenging, but is essential for safe flight. This program on flying WAAS approaches with the Garmin 430W gives pilots the knowledge needed to fly these new instrument approaches with confidence. In this program, we’ll examine the redesigned RNAV (GPS) approach charts. You’ll learn the specifics of LNAV and LPV approaches and see how they provide ILS-like guidance when using the Garmin 430W, one of the most popular panel-mount units. You’ll ride along on three flights to see, step-by-step, how to set-up and fly three different GPS approaches including an LPV approach. Learn how the unit provides turn-by-turn guidance for flying procedure turns and holding patterns and how the 430W uses WAAS information to provide an electronic glidepath and more accurate navigation guidance.
In this video clip, you’ll see me do a WAAS upgrade to a Cessna Conquest II. One of the nicer planes I’ve had the honor of working on. What is WAAS and how is it better than my regular GPS? WAAS, or Wide Area Augmentation System, is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections, giving you even better position accuracy. An average GPS is accurate to around 5-15 meters. WAAS is accurate to less than 3 meters 95% of the time and was created for better precision flight approaches.
Getting the most efficient use from your avionics in the IFR system can often be challenging, but is essential for safe flight. This program on flying WAAS approaches with the Garmin G1000 gives pilots the knowledge needed to fly these new instrument approaches with confidence. In this program, we’ll examine the redesigned RNAV (GPS) approach charts. You’ll learn the specifics of LNAV/VNAV and LPV approaches and see how they provide ILS-like guidance when using the G1000, one of the most sophisticated glass cockpit systems available. You’ll ride along on three flights to see, step-by-step, how to set-up and fly three different GPS approaches including an LPV approach. Learn how the unit provides turn-by-turn guidance for flying procedure turns and holding patterns and how the G1000 uses WAAS information to provide an electronic glidepath and more accurate navigation guidance.
The first new handheld GPS from Bendix/King in years includes a host of exciting new features, including a large touch-screen and Bluetooth interface. Visit sportys.com to order or for more information. In the Air: •Intuitive touch-screen interface is easy to use in flight—simply touch to get more information •Touch and drag feature allows for quick and easy map panning •Terrain display with vertical profile view shows terrain, airspace and obstacles ahead •WAAS-capable GPS for up to 5 meter accuracy •Large, 4.3 color screen with a bright, 480 x 272 pixel display •Sleek, lightweight case takes up little space in a flight bag (5w x 3 ¼h x 1d; weighs 7.6 oz.) • View traffic on the moving map and a dedicated traffic page, when connected to a Zaon PCAS XRX. •Connect to your PC and logged flights can be viewed on Google Earth On the Ground: •Multiple uses: aviation, auto and entertainment •Automotive mode with 2D and 3D map views •Turn-by-turn directions •Built-in speaker provides text-to-voice prompts •Over 10 million points of interest included for US Entertainment: •Music and movie player provide entertainment on the road or at home •Electronic book reader is an efficient way to take books with you •Built-in photo viewer keeps your pictures organized •Included 4GB SD card has room for storing all your multimedia Bluetooth®: •Bluetooth interfaces for cell phones or XM Weather receiver •Dual interfaces allow you to use multiple accessories simultaneously XM Weather (requires …
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