Approach Procedures Flashcards
What does the T in the remarks section of an IAP mean?
Takeoff minimums that are not standard
What is the purpose of approach procedures?
Position aircraft for landing and guide aircraft low enough and close enough to airport for visual contact
What does an A mean in the remarks section of an IAP mean?
To be able to file it as an alternate there are Wx minimums that are not standard
If the title of an IAP has a dash at the end, what does that mean?
Circling to land
-no straight in approach
Does a pilot have to fly the headings shown for a procedure turn?
No
Does a pilot have to turn in the same direction as a procedure turn is depicted?
Yes
MSA is an abbreviation for what?
Minimum Safe Altitude
If a pilot complies with the MSA on an IAP, what does this do for the pilot?
It promises you won’t hit any terrain
How much obstacle clearance does an MSA give to the pilot?
1,000 ft
Does an MSA on an IAP guarantee navigation or communication reception?
No
If a holding pattern is depicted on an IAP, does a procedure turn need to be done to accomplish a course reversal?
Yes, the holding pattern can be used to depict direction of a procedure turn
The hold is used as the course reversal
FAF is an abbreviation for what?
Final approach fix
On a non precision approach, the FAF is marked with what symbol?
Maltese cross
On a precision approach, the FAF is where?
Glide slope intercept at the minimum glide slope intercept altitude
What FAR states that helicopters are landing minimum category A?
FAR 97
