
PBN Routes / approaches qualification
Performance Based Navigation
If you wish to renew a non-PBN IR (A) qualification, you must complete specific training for PBN routes and approaches in order to regain the privileges of your IR (A) qualification.
Get PBN privileges to renew your IR (A)
The PBN (Performance Based Navigation) training is dedicated to pilots wishing to renew a non-PBN IR qualification, which has expired before 25 August 2020. The privileges of this training make it possible to fly in instrument flight regime on PBN routes, but also to carry out approaches by satellite guidance (LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV).
Since 25 August 2020, PBN training is compulsory in all training courses for obtaining the IR (A) rating.
Admission requirements for PBN Approaches

Legal
Right to
study within EU

Medical aptitude
Class 1 or 2
specific to PART-MED regulations

Licences
PPL (A), CPL (A) or ATPL (A)
with IR rating


Duration of training
The training is on request according to your availability.
1 DAY
Your training centre
Find out about your training centre’s resources.
FRANCE
Paris - Toussus le Noble
The ‘amphi-cabin’ simulator part of the PBN training is carried out on G1000 avionics on board the Cessna 172S.
G1000 avionics

Astonfly has certified FNPT II flight simulators at Toussus le Noble with 250° visual immersion allowing your instructor to immerse you in an unparalleled flight experience.


Your online interface
Astonfly provides you with a dedicated digital platform to follow your training.

Reservation
Consult the programming of your sessions (schedules, instructors, aircraft, simulators, classroom).

Progress booklet
For each flight or simulator exercise, a rating out of 5 is reported by your instructor via the Astonfly online interface in order to create a progress map of your educational journey.

Financial accounts
Track your payments and debits throughout your training and download your invoices online.

Request a quote for the PBN Approaches
Receive your quote immediately by email and schedule an appointment with an Astonfly consultant online.
