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The FAF on a RNAV GNSS approach

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Carello created the topic: The FAF on a RNAV GNSS approach

Hi
On an RNAV(GNSS) approach is the FAF waypoint a fly-over or fly-by waypoint?

Page 274 of the IREX eText (below) shows a fly-by symbol on the approach layout diagram but the paragraph below the diagram says fly-over. I ask because a fly-over makes more sense, but the DAP charts all show fly-by.

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bobtait replied the topic: The FAF on a RNAV GNSS approach

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.

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Carello replied the topic: The FAF on a RNAV GNSS approach

Thanks Bob

It might be worthwhile revisiting the wording and/or answer to Q3 on page 277



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