Video Tip: How to fly an LPV (GPS) approach with a Garmin GTN 650

GPS technology revolutionized how pilots fly instrument approaches to runways when the ceiling and visibility are low. A great example is the LPV instrument approach, which provides similar lateral and vertical guidance as an ILS approach, but without the need for expensive radio equipment to be installed for each runway service.  Instead, LPV approaches rely on GPS satellites to provide ILS-like approach guidance to any runway in the U.S. which meets FAA standards. Today there are over 4,100 LPV approaches in the U.S., compared to 1,500 ILS approaches.

In this week’s video tip, we’ll explain the differences between a GPS LNAV and LPV instrument approach, and show how to fly an LPV approach using a Garmin GTN 650 navigator.

To take the next step, check out Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course, which includes 13 hours of in-flight HD cross-country and instrument approach video training and comprehensive written test preparation tools: https://www.sportys.com/instrument

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Bret Koebbe

As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.

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