IFR Altitudes Flashcards
1
Q
What is DA/DH?
A
Decision altitude/height:
- altitude (MSL)/height (above runway threshold) at which a pilot must decide wether to continue the approach or go around
2
Q
What is MAA?
A
Maximum authorized altitude
3
Q
What is MCA?
A
Minimum crossing altitude
4
Q
What is MDA/H?
A
Minimum decision altitude/height:
- lowest altitude (MSL)/height (above runway threshold) to which descent is authorized on a non precision approach until the pilot sees the visual references required for landing
5
Q
What is MEA?
A
Minimum enroute altitude:
- assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstacle clearance requirements
6
Q
What is MOCA?
A
Minimum obstacle clearance altitude:
- obstacle clearance and navigation coverage only up to 22NM of the VOR
7
Q
What is MORA?
A
Minimum off route altitude
8
Q
What is MRA?
A
Minimum reception altitude
9
Q
What is MTA?
A
Minimum turning altitude
10
Q
What is MVA?
A
Minimum vectoring altitude
11
Q
What is OROCA?
A
Off route obstruction clearance altitude
