Questions tagged [approach]
The phase of flight in which an aircraft is lining up with the runway and preparing to land.
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When is DME not required for a VOR approach?
The only time instance I've seen is when there are published times at different speeds for flying the distance between the FAF and the MAP. Are there any other ways this is achieved?
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Can missed approach procedures be used for a PT?
I know what a procedure turn looks like, it can either be a HILPT or a teardrop course reversal, however is a missed approach procedure that is simply a hold at the station (at the VOR for a VOR ...
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Difference between VOR approach (with DME required) and VOR DME approach?
VOR-A approach into KSFY
VOR/DME-A approach into 57C
These are two random examples of approaches I found that appear identical in the way they'd be flown and their setup. The first at KSFY is titled ...
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Difference Between “VOR DME RWY 26,” “VOR DME,” and “Circling VOR DME” in Jeppesen Charts
In the Jeppesen Airway Manual header section, what is the difference between the following approach titles?
1-VOR DME RWY 26
2-VOR DME
3-Circling VOR DME
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What is the meaning of “DL” on FRANKFURT ILS Chart
I have a question about the Frankfurt RWY 25L ILS chart. On the bottom left, there is a note saying “DL: DA(H) 588’ (227’)”.
I could not find any explanation of the abbreviation DL in the Jeppesen ...
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CDFA VOR Approaches: What to Do When Above MDA?
Hello Aviation Enthusiasts,
I've been pondering two scenarios that often come up during VOR approaches using the CDFA (Continuous Descent Final Approach) principle. I'd love to hear insights and ...
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What is the purpose of contact approaches?
Many of the FAA resources state the requirements for a contact approach while flying on an IFR flight plan. (Pilot, not ATC requests it, at least 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds, able to see ...
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Correct Vref additive on B737 NG
On the B737 NG, the Vref additive for approach is made by taking half of the steady headwind component + the full gust value (never lower than +5kts and max. +15kts). Landing Runway 29 Wind 27010G20 ...
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360 degrees turn during landing approach - is it weird?
During landing approach in Sheremetievo airport (Moskow, Russia) in 18 May 2025 my plane made a ~360 degrees turn.
I could not track the flight by GPS, because it's unreliable near Moskow (because of, ...
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Approach Controllers
Are all radar approach controllers still taught to be a manual approach controller before moving on to radar approach control? If not, why not? It seems to me that in at least one of the recent ...
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Does landing on RWY 03 at this airfield basically require a short approach?
The standard pattern of LOGO requires you to turn base to land on runway 03 about half a mile or about 800m past the threshold. I was practicing this pattern in the sim and found it very difficult to ...
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How do I go about finding instrument approach plates for airports in Antarctica?
I’ve come across plates here and there on forums and Google images, one in particular - the TLS rwy 33 at NZFX (McMurdo Station) on this site, but I cannot seem to find an original source. I can only ...
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what's the procedure if you can't establish communication with tower before landing under weather minimums IFR approach? [duplicate]
If for whatever reason(i.e. radio malfunction) you can't establish communication with tower before landing an IFR approach, what is the procedure to follow on that situation?
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Why are straight-in approaches dangerous at uncontrolled airfields?
Why are straight-in approaches ill-advised at uncontrolled airfields? My understanding is that the recommendation is to do a standard overhead join where possible, if there is no radio service.
But at ...
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Which of the FLS, SLS and GLS approach types are precision and which are non-precision?
Which of the FLS, SLS and GLS approach types are precision and which are non-precision? Also, what is the main factor that causes this difference? It is generally said that vertical guidance is ...
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