Questions tagged [iaps]
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) are procedures used by pilots to maneuver an aircraft by reference to their instruments during an approach, published by the FAA and other third parties (most notably Jeppesen).
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M.D.A and distance from runway
Is there any standard distance from runway that corresponds to M.D.A for airliners?
I mean is there a rule or pattern as to a typical distance from runway where M.D.A is reached? Example 2.5 NM from ...
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Do you need a working VOR ground facility to fly a VOR approach if you have an FAA approved WAAS GPS? (e.g. G1000)
since TSO C145 and C146 are considered stand-alone units (you don't need an actual VOR receiver in a/c to fly the VOR approach or to fly on V airways), However, do the ground-based navaids (VOR) still ...
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No FAF on IAP chart other than VOR or NDB?
I know no FAF depicted is common thing for some VOR IAP or NDB IAP. I'm just curious, other than VOR approach or NDB approach, are there any IAPs that does not have FAF in the profile view?
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What do these items on a Jeppesen VOR approach chart mean?
I have some questions about certain VOR approach charts. I find some details confusing on the following chart for SLTJ VOR C Rwy 13:
What does "state" mean? It's in bold in the minima ...
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BGBW RNP A vs Straight-in approach
Good afternoon folks. I am a bit confused and trying to find the right answer. This is what we have:
Why do we have here minimum for straight-in approach even though the descent angle is 4.1 degrees?
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How is the VOR-A approach at KVCB meant to be flown?
This is the VOR-A approach into KVCB:
The plate indicates that "Circling NA west of Rwy 2-20." But runway 2 is left traffic and runway 20 is right traffic. How is one meant to avoid the ...
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Can a Continuous Descent Final Approach (CDFA) be carried out if there is no final approach fix?
Is it possible to carry out a CDFA approach if there is no defined final approach fix mentioned on the instrument approach chart?
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If we are cleared for an ILS approach, can we descend according to the approach chart？
For example VCBI，ILS Z 04. We have ATC clearance:
Descend and maintain 2300 feet, Cleared ILS RWY 04 approach.
Can we descend as profile 1700 and then 1500, and intercept glide path? Or maintain ...
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What is the difference between DH and RA in Jeppesen charts?
In CAT II and CAT III Approach Charts, the Jeppesen version of charts depicts both the "DH" and the "RA".
And, I found out that they are somewhat different.
So, why do these ...
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What's the most commonly used circling approach procedure in the US National Airspace System?
As the title says: which of the many circling approaches in the US National Airspace System holds the title of "circling approach that is flown most frequently?" My guess is it's the KTEB ...
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Although there are straight and circling minimums in the VOR Z chart, why separate VOR A chart created containing only the circle-to-land minimum?
Although there are straight-in-landing and circle-to-land minimums in the VOR Z chart, why was a separate VOR A chart created containing only the circle-to-land minimum? When we examine the chart ...
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Why is the missed approach point sometimes beyond the threshold or runway like in the example below?
Why is the missed approach point beyond the threshold or sometimes beyond the runway like in the picture below? Is it just to simplify the ATC job or prevent routes from crossing or is it procedural?
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Why are there no straight-in landing minimums (only circle-to-land) for this VOR approach at Adana?
When we examine the "VOR A" Jeppesen chart on LTAF airport page 23-4, we see that there are only circle-to-land minimums in the minimums section. When I researched the reasons for using ...
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How to fly the step-down fixes on the LOC 32 approach at Dothan (KDHN)?
From Oaldy to CABTA is 2600, then is it CABTA to KENSY down to 2200? Using Localizer only...I see the glideslope intercept says 2200 but Kensy is father up.
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Is my procedure correct for simulated flight approach using this IAP after complete STAR?
I usually "fly" with flightsimulator (FlightGear, because is O.S. and freeware).
I try to make the fly real as possible, and I try to use IAP, is this procedure correct to
approach RWY 28 of ...
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