non prescion approaches Flashcards
1
Q
what is a non precision approach
A
LATERAL guidance only
flown to a MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (MDA)
2
Q
VOR
A
Very high frequency Omnidirectional Range
3
Q
NDB
A
Non Directional Beacon
4
Q
RNAV / RNP to LNAV or LP Minima
A
Area Navigation / Required Navigation Performance
to
Lateral Navigation
or
Localizer Performance Area Navigation / Required Navigation Performance approach Minima
5
Q
LOC
A
Localizer
6
Q
LDA
A
Localizer-type Directional Aid
identical to a localizer, just not aligned with the runway
7
Q
SDF
A
Simplified Directional Facility
- similar to a LOC with 6° or 12° width
- may be or may not be aligned with the runway
8
Q
ASR
A
Approach Surveillance Radar
