Questions tagged [non-precision-approach]
Non-precision approaches are instrument approach procedures (IAPs) that do not include vertical guidance.
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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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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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When planning for an LNAV GPS approach at an alternate, do the LNAV minima or the part 91 alternate mins apply?
An excerpt from AIM 1-1-18 reads as follows: "Pilots with WAAS receivers may flight plan to use any instrument approach procedure authorized for use with their WAAS avionics as the planned ...
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LGSM specific entry for baseturn - holding not aligned with baseturn
If I want to join VOR to LGSM from EAST. How should I do that?
Because normally I would use holding (which is visible in bottom right corner) but this holding still not gives me +-30degrees from ...
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Tivat LYTV Circling missed approach on final to rwy 14
In the case of circling and being on final approach to runway 14, if we decide to go around while on final, we should proceed to TAZ NDB 'and as directed'.
What is the standard procedure there?
Should ...
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Deviation from final approach path on a circling instrument approach procedure
Here is the situation that I came across, and I’m curious as to how to resolve it. It involves flying the GPS-A circling approach to Rwy 22 into Reed Memorial airport in Driggs, ID (KDIJ).
The ...
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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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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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CDFA Calculation in Charts
I'm trying to find the accurate formula which is used on a 2D and sometimes 3D approach that calculates the Altitude at which you have to be at a specific distance for a CDFA. Using trigonometry ...
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in non precision approach, why use 2 NM before the final approach fix to start the landing configuration?
i know when vectoring aircraft to the final approach course,controllers are required to ensure the intercept is at least 2 NM outside the approach gate and there is a raim test at 2nm before faf but ...
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Questions regarding Non-precision Localiser approach (KSEE LOC-D Approach)
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Say we are doing some practice approaches into KSEE on the LOC-D approach. We are just southwest of the field and ATC/CFII says to climb to 5500 direct to BARET, cross BARET 5500 cleared for ...
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In Jeppesen Approach charts, what does D2.8, D3.8 mean?
In Jeppesen Approach chart for VABB VOR RWY 32, what does D2.8 (BBB VOR), the MDA is lower at 650ft. when at D3.8 (BBB VOR), the MDA is higher at 780ft.
How to decide which DME should be taken before ...
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Timing not authorized for defining the MAPt
Does anyone know why some charts have written "Timing not authorized for defining the MAPt"?
Could this happen when the DME required is written on the chart?
Thank you,
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In what situations can LNAV/VNAV minima be higher than LNAV minima, such as RNP Approach to Runway 16 in Corfu?
I recently flew the RNP approach for runway 16 into Corfu. While reviewing the approach charts, I noticed something unusual. The LNAV/VNAV minima is set higher than the LNAV minima for this particular ...
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Why are there altitude differences on the Jeppesen ESB Ankara VOR chart?
What is the reason for the 10 feet difference between ESB dme altitude and profile view? Thanks.
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