On Approach

Question 1

Refer to the Figures 1 to 3 for recommended Approach profiles for ILS, RNAV and LNAV/VNAV approaches.

Answer 1

LPV approaches are flown using the same profile as LNAV/VNAV except that the check on descent is to verify LPV on the GPS screen

Question 2

Maintain TAS until cleared for the Approach.

Answer 2

If you wish to slow down early, you MUST ask permission to slow down.

Unless specifically stated by ATC, an instruction to resume normal speed does not cancel speed restrictions that are applicable to published procedures of upcoming segments of flight.

AIM 9.7.3 page 277

Question 3

Approach must be stable and no configuration changes made below 1000’ AGL.

Answer 3

Wheels go down shortly before intercepting the glideslope or at Top of Descent (TOD) if no Glideslope. Landing Gear must never be up past the FAF.

Question 4

TOD

Answer 4

is a point at which a steady descent profile is started, this is usually started at the altitude given for 8-10 miles before touchdown. Descending early to the minimum altitude published on the approach is considered a step down procedure and is considered a major error.