Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Course

WHY LEARN NAME?

This training is suitable for both winter and tropical runway surface conditions
The objective to give relevant, reliable information on the runway surface condition.
Explain the need for and fundamental requirements of the GRF for assessing and reporting runway conditions
Describe factors that require adjustment for braking and accelerating in order to account for runway conditions

A standardized method of reporting in relation to airplane performance data.
Improving the safety of airport operations.
Complete a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess the performance of a take-off and landing
Summarize the end-to-end process of assessing and reporting runway conditions

WHY LEARN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION (PBN)?

Mastering PBN lets your team chart the sky with pinpoint accuracy while trimming fuel burn, keeping both regulators and the planet smiling.
From the AIP and ANP to database validity, flight crews will be fluent in the regulatory terms that keep modern airspace humming.

Dive deep into the PBN concept, RNP, RNAV and RNP AR, plus the quirks of equipment functionality so your team never misses a beat—or a briefing.
Avoid costly delays and reroutes. With a solid grasp of system limitations and fault handling, you’ll keep schedules tight and crews happy, turning potential turbulence into smooth flying.

The move from traditional ground-based navigation systems to in-flight technologies has urged a wider understanding of basic and precision area navigation. Scandlearn has simplified the pathway of PBN RNAV with an e-course that all flight crew needs to undergo.

This course was designed to teach the careful planning and execution of PBN/RNAV flights, focusing on departures and arrivals. Candidates will learn the ins and outs of operating in an RNAV environment with the relevant technologies.

Why PBN Training Matters in Aviation

Elevated Safety Standards

Performance‑Based Navigation gives pilots exacting route guidance, reducing lateral and vertical deviations. The tighter tolerances mean fewer conflict alerts and a lower risk of incursion – a safety boost that resonates across the entire operation.

Sharper Situational Awareness

By integrating RNAV, RNP and ANP procedures, crews receive continuous performance feedback. This modern, data‑rich presentation helps flight crews internalise constraints and aircraft capabilities, making decision‑making clearer and more instinctive.

Streamlined Flight Execution

When crews are fluent in PBN, they can exploit optimal flight paths, minimise fuel burn and cut unnecessary holding. The result is a smoother flow through congested airspace, faster turn‑around times and a noticeable lift in overall efficiency.

Further Benefits of DG Training for Ground Crews

Raised Route Insight: PBN provides clear RNAV/RNP procedures so crews always know authorised tracks.
Reporting & Fault Handling: Learn the exact steps to log performance deviations and equipment downgrades.
Compliance‑Ready Operations: Understand when reduced functionality or airspace limits prohibit PBN use, avoiding unauthorised routing.

Why Choose Our Course

Important and In-depth Content: Our course covers every key aspect of Performance-Based Navigation training for Flight Crew.
Modern Training Approach: Like all Scandlearn courseware, this course is designed not only to train your team but to help make the training experience a better one with visually engaging course material.
Competency-Based Training Approach: Our CBTA format focuses on knowledge, skills and attitudes enhancing learning outcomes.
Regularly Updated: Scandlearn is dedicated to ensuring that our Performance-Based Navigation training stays up-to-date with the required frequent updates from regulators.

Course Structure

Our Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) training structures all key subjects into nine modules.

Created Using CBTA

This course is developed using our Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) training framework and can be found in our LMS course builder where it can be previewed and made available for your crew. Contact the Scandlearn training department at training@scandlearn.com if you have any questions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for the following teams in your organisation that require training for Performance-Based Navigation:

Flight Crew

Compliance and Relevance

Regulatory Compliance:
This training program complies with EASA, CAR OPS and UK Regulation EU 965/2012 SPA.PBN.100. Commission regulation 2016/539 Article 1. ICAO Doc 9613, EASA CAT.OP.MPA 126 and FAA Advisory Circular AC No: 90-105A.
Course Version:
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