Unstable Approach

Question 1

List three instrument approaches EDV is not authorized to use?

Answer 1

NDB, PAR, LNAV/VNAV, LPV

Question 2

List the Stabilized Approach Criteria

Answer 2

1000’ AFE
1. Be fully configured for landing (gear and flaps extended)
2. Maintain a stabilized descent rate not to exceed 1000 fpm
3. Be aligned with the intended landing runway

500’ AFE
1. Be on target airspeed
2. Engines are stabilized at the thrust setting required to maintain the desired airspeed and rate of descent

Crossing the Runway Threshold
1. Positioned to make a normal landing in the touchdown zone

Question 3

Go Around/Missed Approach must be made when:

Answer 3

1. Stabilized approach cannot be established
2. While on final approach equipment failure causes a change in landing minimums
3. Course guidance equipment of both PF and PM is functioning, full scale deflection is displayed on either pilots instrument during an instrument approach