Define AviationCFI lesson plans to teach aviation lessons

APPROACH WITH VERTICAL GUIDANCE (APV)

Instrument Procedures

APV

A term used to describe RNAV approach procedures that provide lateral and vertical guidance but do not meet the requirements to be considered a precision approach.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

« Back to Glossary Index

Enjoying Define Aviation ad-free?

Chip in and ads disappear right away in this browser — cancel anytime, no account needed.

Secure checkout via Stripe — Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cards.

More in Instrument Procedures