procedure turn Flashcards
what does a PT enable
- course reversal
- a decent from Initial Approach Fix (IAF)
- inbound course interception
what is the max speed for procedure turns
200kts
remain…
- remain within the charted distance (typically 10NM)
- comply with published altitudes for obstacle clearance
when is the shape of the maneuver in the holding mandatory
- teardrop
- hold in lieu of a PT
when may a teardrop procedure may be published
when in lieu of a PT
when dealing with a teardrop procedure what two cases are possible
- No Intermediate fix (IF) is published
- Nav facility located on the airport
when dealing with a teardrop procedure what is the first case
No Intermediate fix (IF) is published
intermediate segment begin 10 miles prior to the final approach fix
when dealing with a teardrop procedure what is the second case
Nav facility located on the airport
final approach starts at completion of the teardrop turn
however the final approach segment begins in the final approach course 10 miles from the facility
when is a PT or hold in lieu of PT mandatory
when depicted on the approach chart
when is a PT or hold in lieu of PT not permitted
- “No PT” delay the on chart
- radar vectors to final
- conducting a timed approach from a holding fix
do not fly a procedure turn when
SHARP TT
no PT “S”
Straight in approach clearance
no PT “H”
Holding in lieu of a PT
no PT “A”
DME Arc (DME Arc)
no PT “R”
Radar vectors to final
