You've
heard the term WAAS, it stands for Wide Area Augmentation System. Okay,
so what the heck is it? Basically, it's a system of satellites and
ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections, giving you even
better position accuracy. How much better? Try an average of up to five
times better. A WAAS-capable receiver can give you a position accuracy
of better than three meters 95 percent of the time. And you don't have
to purchase additional receiving equipment or pay service fees to
utilize WAAS.
GPS for VFR Operations
Course
This course offers a clear explanation of how the Global Positioning System
(GPS) works and how you can use it to make your next VFR flight more
efficient, enjoyable, and safe.
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GPS for IFR Operations
Course
This course provides the background pilots need to use GPS in the
IFR system. The course covers GPS receivers and
IFR certification, getting up to speed on a new GPS receiver, flight
planning, en route, terminal, and approach procedures, practical tips and
"gotchas," WAAS and WAAS approaches, and RNAV routes
around terminal airspace.
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