NAV - Instrument Approach Procedures Flashcards
What is the definition of a precision approach? (1)
An instrument approach and landing using precision lateral and vertical guidance with minima as determined by the category of operation
What is the definition of a non-precision approach? (1)
An instrument approach and landing which utilises lateral guidance but does not utilise vertical guidance
What types of instrument approach are precision? (4)
- ILS
- MLS
- RNP
- PAR
What types of instrument approach are non-precision? (6)
- VOR
- NDB
- Localiser Only
- GNSS
- SRA
- VDF
A high proportion of CFIT accidents have been shown to occur during non-precision approaches. True or False?
True
(CFIT - Controlled Flight Into Terrain)
What are the 5 segments of an IAP? (5)
- Arrival - STAR
- Initial - IAF
- Intermediate - IF
- Final - FAF / FAP
- Missed - MAPt
What are the symbols for an IAP Chart? (5)
What procedures may be given if there is no suitable IF or IAF? (3)
- Reversal procedure
- Racetrack procedure
- Holding pattern
What are the conditions for a Procedure Turns? (3)
- Entry restricted to a specific direction or sector
- Remains within airspace provided
- Requires strict adherence to directions and timings
Procedure Turn examples
Base Turn & Racetrack examples
What Obstacle clearance is given during the Intermediate Approach stage? (1)
Obstacle clearance reduces from 1000ft to 500ft
What is the lowest point on an IAP? (1)
MDA/MDH
(minimum descent Altitude/Height)
What phases are there on Missed Approach segment? (3)
- Initial - Mapt to start of climb (SOC)
- Intermediate - SOC to 150ft Obstacle clearance
- Final - 150ft Obs clear. To point where new approach, hold or enroute begins
What should a Missed approach have? (5)
- Missed approach kept simple
- Each IAP has a published missed approach procedure
- If the required visual reference is not established at the MAPt, INITIATE A MISSED APPROACH at once
- One MAPt for each IAP
- If missed approach initiated prior to the MAPt, comply with the MA Procedure to remain sector safe