The PBN, or Performance Based Navigation, course is a mandatory requirement for all Instrument Ratings issued from 2020 onwards. Since that date, the IR rating must be supported by the PBN Approach Certification, obtained by completing the course at an authorised ATO.
The PBN training course enables the acquisition of the competencies required by EASA for Performance Based Navigation (GPS). With a duration of 10 hours plus skill test, the course consists of a theoretical part, practice on a PBN-certified FNPT II simulator and an official exam to assess learning.