FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)

Defined in FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary

Definition

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)

An RNAV system which is a form of self‐contained navigation.

  • See: Area Navigation/RNAV

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).