CH. 7 - The Instrument Approach

Question 1

What type of approach uses a Decision Altitude (DA)?

Answer 1

Precision instrument approaches or approaches with vertical guidance.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Decision Altitude (DA) in a precision approach?

Answer 2

To determine if the pilot should continue the approach or execute a missed approach.

Question 3

Can an aircraft descend below the Decision Altitude (DA) during a precision approach?

Answer 3

Yes, briefly, as part of executing a missed approach.

Question 4

What type of approach uses a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)?

Answer 4

Non-precision approaches like Localizer-only or VOR approaches.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) in a non-precision approach?

To serve as the lowest ____________ the aircraft can descend to without ____________ contact with the runway.

Answer 5

To serve as the lowest altitude the aircraft can descend to without visual contact with the runway.

Question 6

Can an aircraft descend below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) during a non-precision approach?

Answer 6

No, not until a visual approach to landing can be made.