Performance-based Navigation (PBN) is the most practical solution for the regulation of new navigation systems

technology. PBN is based on Area Navigation, or RNAV, a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation
on any desired flight path within coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the
capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.
The PBN Manual (ICAO Doc. 9613) defines and standardizes this navigation capability. It contains a menu of
navigation specifications and implementation guidance for States, aircraft operators and air navigation service
providers. Due to implementation being slower than agreed under Assembly Resolution A37-11, PBN
implementation of RNAV and RNP air traffic services routes and approach procedures is currently a top priority
of ICAO.
Be brought up to date on the PBN concept, GNSS theory, RNAV, RNP and airspace planning and design with
this foundation course. PBN II and PBN Operational Approvals are follow-on courses on PBN implementation.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

▪ Explain what ICAO PBN is about ▪ History and evolution of ICAO Navigation
Specifications leading up to the PBN Concept
▪ Understand the role of PBN in Aviation System
Block Upgrades (ASBU) and Continuous  The need for a Global Plan for implementation
Descent and Continuous Climb Operations and global harmonization of CNS/ATM systems
▪ Distinguish between different types of Area  ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan and timeline
Navigation (RNAV) systems  FANS, CNS/ATM, RNP, RNP/RNAV
▪ Explain the fundamentals of GNSS theory and  Relevant ICAO Specifications, in particular for
GNSS separation standards and benefits Enroute, Terminal Area and Approach
 Regional differences and harmonization
▪ Know the basics of RNAV and RNP procedures
design  PBN in relation to existing and future airspace
structures
▪ Better understand Instrument Approach
Procedures, Standard Instrument Departures ▪ Types of Area Navigation (RNAV) systems
and Arrivals (SIDs, STARs)  RNAV systems and the following individual
navigation system technologies: DME/DME,
IRU, INS, GNSS, GPS, SBAS, GBAS, Galileo
▪ Fundamentals of GNSS theory and GNSS
▪ Air Traffic Controllers, ANSP managers and separation standards and benefits
supervisors  The evolution of GNSS constellations and their
▪ Beginner ATC procedures and airspace augmentations systems (ABAS)
designers  Space-based and ground-based GNSS
▪ Aircraft operators especially flight operations augmentations (SBAS, GBAS)
and planning managers and personnel  GPS receiver and Receiver Autonomous
▪ National and civil aviation authorities Integrity Monitor (RAIM)
  GNSS interference and relevant NOTAMs ▪ Several practical exercises
 GNSS approvals
 GNSS (RNAV) approaches
 Lateral and longitudinal GNSS (RNAV) separation Participants should have prior knowledge of:
standards and benefits
▪ ICAO Doc 9750 Global Air Navigation Plan, ICAO
 Other RNAV (GNSS) procedures Doc 9613 Performance-based Navigation Manual
 Overview of how to validate RNAV and RNP
procedures
▪ Fundamentals of RNAV and RNP procedure
design ▪ Intermediate, Advanced
 Enroute and Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA)
RNAV procedures
 Enroute Area Navigation, route spacing and the ▪ An IATA Certificate is awarded upon successful
TLS completion of the course and final examination.
 Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) Area ▪ You can also apply this course towards an IATA
Navigation Diploma in Air Navigation Services Management.
 Planning TMA Area Navigation Design and
Implementation
 Different types of RNP and RNAV, regional
variants
▪ Instrument Approach Procedures
 Conventional and Area Navigation (RNAV)
procedures and their influence on airspace design
 Procedure protection areas and their effect on
airspace structure
▪ Controlling aircraft using Standard Instrument
Departures and Arrivals (SIDs, STARs)
 Modular approach to TMA area navigation
implementation
▪ Area Navigation review
 In-depth discussion on PBN and in particular
RNAV and RNP to summarize all topics covered.
Day 1

▪ Introduction to PBN  TO-TO navigation

 What is the PBN concept ▪ Waypoint sequencing
 PBN Navigation Specifications ▪ TO-FROM navigation
 What is meant by ‘Performance-based’  Area navigation system technologies
 Distinction between RNAV and RNP ▪ Area navigation systems
 Components of PBN  Area navigation system technologies
 ICAO vision  Ground-based aid dependent
 ICAO Assembly Resolution A37-11  DME/DME, VOR/DME, DME/DME/IRS,
▪ Area navigation INS, GNSS
 Conventional navigation
 Area navigation route components
▪ ARINC leg types
▪ Area navigation turns
▪ Fly-by and Fly-over

Day 2
▪ PBN NavSpec applications ▪ GPS Receiver and RAIM
 Issues associated with each NavSpec  GNSS Receiver
 Subtle differences between:  TSO-C129
 RNP 10 and RNAV 10  RAIM
 RNAV 10 and RNP 4  Integrity limits
 RNAV 5 and RNAV 2  Where do integrity limits change?
 RNAV 2 and RNAV 1  Fault detection and exclusion
 RNAV 1 and RNP 1
 RNP 0.3 and RNP APCH
 RNP APCH and RNP AR APCH
▪ GNSS theory
 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
 Core satellite constellations
 GPS Segments
 Position Determination
 GPS Accuracy
 GNSS Interference
Day 3
 Approach Minima – MDA
▪ GNSS augmentations
 Wide Area and Local Area Augmentations  Fix naming
 SBAS and GBAS  Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance
 Satellite Based Augmentations Components ▪ RNP AR APCH
 Satellite Based Augmentation Accuracy  RNP AR APCH Terminology
 SBAS Coverage and Service Areas  Common name, Charting designation, PBN
 Ground Based Augmentation System Name
 GBAS Accuracy  Approach Segments
 GBAS Benefit  Approach Minima – DA
 Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance
▪ RNP APCH
 [RNAV(GNSS) Approach]
 Approach Segments

Day 4

▪ A basics, STARs and SIDs ▪ TMA airspace design

 Operator goals in the TMA  Operator goals in the TMA
 TMA Design to achieve these goals  TMA Design to achieve these goals
 Things to avoid…  Things to avoid…
 CDOs and CCOs  CDOs and CCOs
 Area Navigation STARs  Area Navigation STARs
 Area Navigation SIDs  Area Navigation SIDs
 Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)  Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)
 Open STARs ▪ Open STARs
Day 5

 PANS-OPS areas for aircraft-to-aircraft

▪ ATC separation and route spacing separation in TMAs
 PBN and separation
 GNSS track separation
 Background and history of route spacing
 GNSS separation standards based on
 CRM and TLS directly impact separation DME for longitudinal separation
 What’s new?

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