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Old 17th November 2012 | 14:29
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safelife
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A GPS approach requires GPS to be available and be used.
RNAV approaches can be flown without GPS, as long as other means of area navigation ensure the required position accuracy (normally 0.3 NM if RNAV stand alone, 0.5 NM if NDB or VOR overlay).
That would normally be DME/DME by means of an FMS.
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