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A300Capt · August 21st, 2004, 19:34

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I still don't quite understand VNAV and RNAV and what they are supposed to be.

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VNAV refers to Vertical (up and down) navigation for meeting altitude and speed constraints whether your in the climb, cruise or descent phase.

RNAV refers to lateral navigation (left and right). Navigating from point A to B.

Using both gives a pilot 3 dimensional navigation capability.

August 21st, 2004, 19:34	#2
A300Capt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 728	Re: Simple question -- VNAV and RNAV [ QUOTE ] I still don't quite understand VNAV and RNAV and what they are supposed to be. [/ QUOTE ] VNAV refers to Vertical (up and down) navigation for meeting altitude and speed constraints whether your in the climb, cruise or descent phase. RNAV refers to lateral navigation (left and right). Navigating from point A to B. Using both gives a pilot 3 dimensional navigation capability.