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11th Jul 2004, 02:02

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GPS NPA approaches are quite common in Australia. Approach charts are designed and issued.
The GPS must be a fixed mounted IFR approved unit with RAIM and an updatable (and current) database. The pilot must also be checked out on NPA's as well.