Instrument Approach Types

Question 1

What is a precision Approach? What is an example?

Answer 1

It has lateral + vertical guidance to a Decision Altitude.

Ex: ILS

Question 2

What is a Non - Precision Approach? What are some examples?

Answer 2

It has lateral guidance only and it is flown to the Minimum Descent Altitude..

Ex: VOR, LOC, RNAV flown to LNAV or LP minimums

Question 3

What is an Approach with Vertical Guidance (APV)? What is an example?

Answer 3

• A precision-like approach, flown to a Decision Altitude with lateral + vertical guidance, but does not meet precision approach standards.

Ex: RNAV flown to LNAV/VNAV and LPV minimums, LDA with glideslope

Question 4

What is a Contact Approach?

Answer 4

• Must be requested by pilot (ATC will not issue)
• Airport must have an IAP
• Requires only 1sm vis. and pilot must stay clear of clouds
• Pilot retains IFR clearance and squawk code
• Pilot is responsible for traffic and obstacle avoidance

Question 5

What is a Visual Approach?

Answer 5

• Issued by ATC or by pilot request
• Requires at least 3sm vis. and 1000’ ceilings
• Pilot must have runway or aircraft to follow in sight
• Radar service is terminated
• Pilot is responsible for traffic and obstacle avoidance