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You are flying RNP1 based on ATC clearance, but a waypoint is missing from the FMS. Which of the following is correct/incorrect?

  1. You are allowed to add waypoints manually
  2. You are not allowed to add waypoints manually
  • A

    1. correct; 2. incorrect.

  • B

    1. correct; 2. correct.

  • C

    1. incorrect; 2. correct.

  • D

    Both incorrect.

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The annex above contains the relevant learning objectives (LOs) for this question, with the main LO being the last one, 062.07.05.03.03.

These learning objectives dictate that, as RNP 1 (amongst others) procedures are so important to program and fly accurately, it is not allowed for pilots to add their own waypoints into the FMS to replace any waypoints that are incorrectly formatted or missing within the database. The navigation database has to be approved by the relevant authorities, and any additions to it by pilots would not be approved as such, and could therefore be unsafe, or could mask another issue within the procedure or the database.

The FMS procedure loaded directly from the database must be exactly the same as the charted procedure, or it CANNOT be flown.

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