VDP

Question 1

VDP

Answer 1

Visual Descent Point

Question 2

what is a VDP

Answer 2

a defined point on the final approach course of a NON-PRECISION STRAIGHT-IN-APPROACH procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may begin

provided adequate visual reference is established

Question 3

how is the VDP depicted on an approach chart

Answer 3

bold “V”

Question 4

what about if you’re not equipped to identify the VDP

Answer 4

fly the approach as if no VDP was even published

Question 5

don’t do what before reaching the VDP

Answer 5

do not decent below the MDA prior to reaching the VDP

Question 6

can you descend below the MDA before the VDP even if you can see visually?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

how to calculate VDP when it’s not published by DISTANCE

Answer 7

VDP (NM from threshold) = MDH / 300

ex: MDH is 600’
VDP = 600’ / 300
VDP = 2NM from threshold

Question 8

how to calculate VDP when it’s not published by TIME

Answer 8

MDH / 10 = seconds to subtract from time between FAF and MAP

ex: MDH = 500’, FAF to MAP is 4:00, when would u be at the VDP to start descending?

500’ / 10 = 50 seconds —> 4:00 - 0:50 = 3:10
start descent at 3:10 (time from FAF)