Techniques

Question 1

During cruise, after the commander’s cruise scan, the upcoming approach can mentally be prepared. What should be reviewed during this mental preparation

Answer 1

• AOI
• AFC
  
  • Airspace structure (Germany: Below FL100 solely class E
    airspace exist, unless otherwise stated not the AFC chart
• Approach Chart
  
  • IAC Chats Title
  • MSA / Highest Obstrution v/s Intermediate Altitude
  • FAP / FAF/ D-Point distance to RWY (determine required
    configuration)
  • G/S v/s VGSI
    -RWY (Displaced THR / RWY WITDH /THR ELEV / RWY Slope
• Analyze Flare altitude
  
  • Descent gradient
  • Runway Slope
  • Threshold Elevation
  • Wind
  • Weight