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What is RNAV

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After studying a chart I noticed :Star RNav and Sid RNavWhat means RNav and what is the purpose of Star and Sid RNav ?Thank youHerbert Werni

Area NavigationRNAV capability includes VOR/DME, DME/DME, LORAN C, GPS, OMEGA and self contained Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) or Inertial Reference Systems (IRS)

After studying a chart I noticed :Star RNav and Sid RNavWhat means RNav and what is the purpose of Star and Sid RNav ?
RNAV is the capability to fly directly between any two points on the globe, as opposed to flying from radio beacon to radio beacon (usually a less direct path). Examples of RNAV systems are inertial navigation systems and GPS.RNAV procedures (e.g. SIDs and STARs) are for RNAV-equipped aircraft.

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