Practice question
In Area Navigation (RNAV), what is the difference between a 'fly-by' waypoint and a 'fly-over' waypoint?
- A fly-by waypoint allows the aircraft to turn before the waypoint to intercept the next leg; a fly-over waypoint requires the aircraft to cross directly over the waypoint before initiating the turn
- A fly-by waypoint is only used for VFR flights; a fly-over waypoint is for IFR flights
- A fly-by waypoint does not require GPS coordinates; a fly-over waypoint does
- A fly-by waypoint has a larger horizontal tolerance window than a fly-over waypoint
Answer: A — A fly-by waypoint allows the aircraft to turn before the waypoint to intercept the next leg; a fly-over waypoint requires the aircraft to cross directly over the waypoint before initiating the turn
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