Originally Posted by
topcat450
Many IFR equipped a/c for sale these days, often list/mention that they have digital RNAV.
When exactly would this be used, is it convenient and easy to get to grips with?
Is it solely used for IFR - or does it have uses when travelling VFR too?
In a shorter version of IO540'a answer it generally means the aircraft is GPS equipped if you are looking in terms of the GA fleet. The term refers to allowing you to enter a flight plan to airways intersections. When flying IFR I generally only put in the first couple of intersections and the destination as you rarely get the filed route. After that you just add in the direct to intersections that ATC will givew you. All very civilised.