Waypoint Navigation Procedures
T-45C TS & ADV CO-05; IUT NAFP-01
4.
GPS system
a.
US owned
b.
DoD operated from Falcon AFB, CO
c.
Standard Positioning System (SPS)
has 100 meter accuracy with 95
percent probability. T-45C has an SPS
system
d.
Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
requires crypto keys; gives 16 meter
accuracy probability
5.
Airways
a.
Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) to be implemented by FAA
b.
TACANs and VOR/DMEs planned for
deactivation by FAA
c.
Civilian GPS usage is extensive
d.
DoD/Navy upgrading aircraft fleets for
GPS
B.
Capabilities
1.
Tactical waypoints (11)
a.
Number 0: home plate
b.
Numbers 1-10: designated by pilot
2.
Tactical waypoint offsets (11)
a.
Numbers 0-10 designated by pilot
b.
Range: 0-99.9 nm
c.
Bearing 0-359.9 degrees
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