Thread: RNAV vs IFR GPS
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Old February 28th 04, 03:16 AM
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Teacherjh wrote:

VOR-DME is RNAV too? Now I'm confused.


Not by itself, but RNAV can be based on VOR, DME, and a computer to put it all
together. In fact I believe that was the first system.

Jose


Naw, they took four-course low-frequency range stations and ran them through an
IBM .2 mainframe to derieve RNAV tracks and bearings.