Instrument approach conduct

Question 1

Instrument Approach Procedures

Answer 1

1. SETUP

   1. Choose approach and determine profile 
   2. Obtain ATIS / AWIS
   3. Determine Top of Descent / CTA LL / LSALT / MSA
   4. Enter STAR / Approach in FMS
   5. Enter constraints - as required
   6. Complete card
   7. Set up NAVCOM as required
   
   Remember AIRBAG (ATIS, INSTALL, RADIO NAV, BRIEF APPROACH AND GOAROUND)

2. BRIEFING

   1. Cleared / Not yet cleared 
   2. TOPD / CTA LL / LSALT / MSA
   3. Brief STAR / Approach from chart
   4. Brief Card from FMS
   5. Brief NAVCOM top to bottom
   6. Brief terrain / weather / threats