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Fix

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  • A geographical position determined by visual reference to the surface, by reference to one or more radio NAVAIDs, by celestial plotting, or by another navigational device. Note: Fix is a generic name for a geographical position and is referred to as a fix, waypoint, intersection, reporting point, etc.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2017