GPS Approaches

Question 1

Which type of GPS approach requires a WAAS-capable GPS navigator and provides both lateral and vertical guidance to a Decision Altitude (DA)?

Answer 1

LPV

Question 2

When flying an LNAV approach with advisory vertical guidance, which type of altitude minimum is used on the chart?

Answer 2

Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)

Question 3

To fly any approach using a GPS as your primary navigation source:

Answer 3

The database must be current.

Question 4

What are the two types of waypoints commonly found on GPS approach procedures?

Answer 4

Fly-by and Fly-over.

Question 5

If a procedure turn is not necessary for a course intercept:

Answer 5

The letters “NoPT” will be indicated.

Question 6

What is unique about the LP type of GPS approach?

Answer 6

It provides a precise angular final approach course to the runway like an LPV approach, but does not include vertical guidance to a decision altitude (it uses an MDA).