Hi
On an RNAV[sub](GNSS)[/sub] approach is the FAF waypoint a [i]fly-over[/i] or [i]fly-by[/i] waypoint?
Page 274 of the IREX eText (below) shows a [i]fly-by[/i] symbol on the approach layout diagram but the paragraph below the diagram says [i]fly-over[/i]. I ask because a [i]fly-over[/i] makes more sense, but the DAP charts all show [i]fly-by[/i].
[attachment=1043]FinalApprochWpt.PNG[/attachment]
Yes, that is strange. The FAF is marked on the chart as a fly-by point even though you are told to be established on final approach before the FAF. Doesn't make sense. Maybe I'll change the wording slightly to reflect that.
[attachment=1049]RNV:GNSS FAF.png[/attachment]
Thanks Bob
It might be worthwhile revisiting the wording and/or answer to Q3 on page 277
[attachment=1050]Q3 Fly-by.PNG[/attachment]
Cheers
