Instrument Approaches

Question 1

A non-precision approach is one that only provides what type of guidance?

Answer 1

Azimuth guidance

Question 2

The three types of non-precision approaches?

Answer 2

NDB, VOR or GNSS approach.

Question 3

A precision approach is an instrument approach which give guidance in both?

Answer 3

Azimuth(localiser) and vertical profile(Glide slope)

Question 4

Define the procedure turn details and when a procedure turn is valid -

Answer 4

If an aircraft approaches a fix within 30 degrees of the outbound track, i.e. pretty much opposite to the inbound, the pilot may request a procedure turn approach with the words “request procedure turn approach”. When cleared for the approach, follow the below procedure:

At the fix turn onto the outbound track, fly for one minute, Turn into the pattern on the outbound - 45 degrees and fly for 1 min. Turn in the opposite direction and intercept the inbound radial.