Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) I (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 73 participants from 17 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

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 that permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the 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 is a follow-on course on PBN implementation.

Course code: TCVT-20

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of ICAO Doc 9750 Global Air Navigation Plan, ICAO Doc 9613 Performance-based Navigation Manual.
• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Explain what ICAO PBN is about
• Understand the role of PBN in Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU) and Continuous Descent and Continuous Climb Operations
• Distinguish between different types of Area Navigation (RNAV) systems
• Explain the fundamentals of GNSS theory and GNSS separation standards and benefits
• Know the basics of RNAV and RNP procedures design
• Better understand Instrument Approach Procedures, Standard Instrument Departures and Arrivals (SIDs, STARs)

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Evolution of ICAO Navigation Specifications
  • ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan and timeline
  • FANS, CNS/ATM, RNP, RNP/RNAV
• Types of Area Navigation (RNAV) systems
  • RNAV systems and individual navigation system technologies: DME/DME, IRU, INS, GNSS, GPS, SBAS, GBAS, Galileo
• GNSS theory, separation standards, benefits
  • GNSS constellations and augmentations systems
  • Space-based and ground-based augmentations
  • GPS receivers, RAIM, interference and NOTAMs
  • GNSS approvals, GNSS (RNAV) approaches
  • Lateral and longitudinal GNSS (RNAV) separation
  • How to validate RNAV and RNP procedures
• RNAV and RNP procedure design
  • Enroute and TMA RNAV procedures
  • Enroute Area Navigation, route spacing and TLS
  • Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) Area Nav
  • Types of RNP and RNAV, regional variants
• Instrument Approach Procedures
  • RNAV procedures and airspace design
  • Procedure protection area, airspace structure
• Controlling aircraft using Standard Instrument Departures and Arrivals (SIDs, STARs)
  • Modular TMA area navigation implementation

Activities

• Practical exercises

This course is recommended for:

• Air Traffic Controllers, ANSP managers and supervisors
• Beginner ATC procedures and airspace designers
• Aircraft operators especially flight operations and planning managers and personnel
• National and civil aviation authorities

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.