En Route Navigation

En route navigation refers to the process pilots use to follow planned flight paths during the cruise phase of a flight. It involves using instruments, aircraft systems, and navigation aids like GPS, VORs, or inertial navigation to stay on or near the planned route. Pilots monitor instruments constantly, making adjustments as needed to ensure the aircraft stays on course. This phase emphasizes situational awareness and precise navigation techniques to operate safely across long distances, ensuring the aircraft remains on its designated route until approaching the destination or next waypoint.