System Minima

Question 1

Non-precision Approach:

Lowest MDH for non-precision approach:

ILS LOC:
VOR:
VOR/DME:
NDB:

Answer 1

ILS LOC: 250ft
VOR: 300ft
VOR/DME: 250ft
NDB: 300ft

Question 2

non-precision approach:

Minimum descent height:

An operator shall ensure that the minimum descent height for a non-precision approach is not lower than either –

(a)
the ___/___ for the category of aeroplane;

(b)
the aircraft system _______; or

(c)
the height as determined for specific or defined CDFA, if applicable

Answer 2

(a)
the OCH/OCL for the category of aeroplane;

(b)
the aircraft system minimum; or

(c)
the height as determined for specific or defined CDFA, if applicable

Question 3

Non-precision approach:

Visual reference:

A pilot may not continue an approach below MDA/MDH unless at least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot –

(a)
elements of the ________ light system;

(b)
the ________;

(c)
the ________ markings;

(d)
the _________ lights;

(e)
the threshold __________ lights;

(f)
the _____ glide slope indicator;

(g)
the _________ zone or _________ zone markings;

(h)
the _________ zone lights;

(i)
runway ____ lights; or

(j)
other visual references accepted by the Director.

Answer 3

Visual reference
A pilot may not continue an approach below MDA/MDH unless at least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot –

(a)
elements of the approach light system;

(b)
the threshold;

(c)
the threshold markings;

(d)
the threshold lights;

(e)
the threshold identification lights;

(f)
the visual glide slope indicator;

(g)
the touchdown zone or touchdown zone markings;

(h)
the touchdown zone lights;

(i)
runway edge lights; or

(j)
other visual references accepted by the Director.

Question 4

Non-precision approach:

Required RVR:

Full facilities:

For cat A, B, C and D:

MDH 250ft - 299ft: 800
MDH 300ft - 449ft:
MDH 450ft - 649ft: