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Figure 8.20. Stand Alone GPS Approach.
8.5.8.3. GPS Overlay Approaches. GPS overlay approaches are those where the pilot
is allowed to use GPS equipment to fly existing VOR, VOR/DME, NDB, NDB/DME,
TACAN, and RNAV precision approach procedures. There are two different types of
overlay approaches; those where “or GPS” is included in the title and those where “or
GPS” is NOT included in the title. Approaches must be flown in accordance with the
Aircraft Flight Manual and the procedure depicted on the appropriate instrument
approach chart.
8.5.8.3.1. Overlay approaches where "GPS" is NOT included in the title of the
procedure but are retrievable from the aircraft database. (Example: your GPS
avionics equipment allows you to retrieve and arm an approach titled “VOR
RWY 35”) USAF aircraft are NOT authorized to use RNAV/GPS equipment in
IMC to fly overlay approaches without “or GPS" included in the title.
However, USAF crews may enhance situation awareness by loading the