IAP: General

Question 1

What does it indicate when the approach procedure title contains more than one navigational system separated by a slash (e.g., VOR/DME 31)?

Answer 1

It indicates that more than one type of equipment must be used to execute the final approach.

(AIM 5-4-5)

Question 2

What does it indicate when the approach procedure title contains more than one navigational system separated by the word ‘or’ (e.g., VOR or GPS RWY 15)?

Answer 2

It indicates that either type of equipment may be used to execute the final approach.

(AIM 5-4-5)

Question 3

With no FAF available, when would final descent to the published MDA be started?

Answer 3

For non-precision approaches, a final descent is initiated and the final segment begins at either the FAF or the final approach point (FAP). When no FAF is depicted, the final approach point is the point at which the aircraft is established inbound on the final approach course.

(FAA-H-8083-15)

Question 4

What significance does a black triangle with a white ‘A’ appearing in the Notes section of an approach chart have to a pilot?

Answer 4

It indicates that nonstandard IFR alternate minimums exist for the airport. If an ‘NA’ appears after the ‘A,’ alternate minimums are not authorized. This information is found in the beginning of the TPP.

(FAA-H-8083-15, TERPs)

Question 5

What is the significance of the term ‘radar required’ found on some approach charts?

Answer 5

A term displayed on charts and approach plates and included in FDC NOTAMs to alert pilots that segments of either an instrument approach procedure or a route are not navigable because of either the absence or unusability of a NAVAID. The pilot can expect to be provided radar navigational guidance while transiting segments labeled with this term.

(P/CG)