Questions tagged [instrument-approaches]
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Why would attempting to land using only instruments 'almost certainly' lead to a crash, and why can computers do it safely?
I have no real experience in aviation but I was on the site just out of curiosity. On This question, the top answer states that attempting to land with only the instruments would almost certainly lead ...
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RAIM Checks when using GNSS in lieu of DME for distance information
I understand that a RAIM has to be checked on the ground as part of preflight, as well as before the commencement of an RNAV/RNP approach.
What I am unable to find information on online, is whether a ...
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What is the difference between CANPA and CDFA?
What is the difference between Constant Angle Non-Precision Approach (CANPA) and continuous descent final approach (CDFA)?
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Since which moment do the Low Visibility Procedures apply?
For CAT II and CAT III approaches require that protected area around the ILS antennas is kept clear from obstacles so it does not disrupt the ILS signal.
So when there is an airplane on the final ...
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Why is the distance between BRY VOR and missed approach point 0.2 DME in the plan view, while it is specified as 0.1 DME below?
Why is the distance between BRY VOR and missed approach point 0.2 DME in the plan view, while it is specified as 0.1 DME below? If we consider that the localizer is 0.2 DME ahead of the runway ...
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Is it possible to perform a descent like the picture below which I share?
In the picture, after crossing the VOR fix aircraft does not complete a parallel holding and directly descent on the other side of the racetrack outbound track. In my opinion with Jeppesen General ...
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Why does the surface-level Class E airspace at SIT/PASI (Sitka Alaska) extend so far to the northwest?
The August 1992 Final Rule "Terminal Airspace Reconfiguration" (page 38963, Federal Register Volume 57 No 167, August 27 1992) (link to pdf of entire issue opening to this page) stated that ...
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Are ILS approaches taught as part of instrument rating?
Are ILS approaches taught as part of instrument rating? What categories specifically?
CAT I?
CAT II?
CAT III A?
CAT III B?
CAT III C?
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VFR aircraft on a practice instrument approach—is the aircraft IFR? Do they receive separation?
A VFR aircraft contacts ATC and requests to execute a practice instrument approach (whether full-procedure or vectors-to-final). ATC issues the approach clearance, including the specific words "...
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Why is there a "-D" circling-only approach at an airport that does not have corresponding -A, -B, and -C approaches?
There are three instrument approaches at SEE (as of 17 June 2021):
RNAV (GPS) RWY 09L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
LOC-D
The two RNAV approaches are straight-in to runways 09L and 17, respectively. The LOC-D ...
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Is it necessary to switch from VFR to IFR when using ILS approach?
I have flown at an airport and asked for vectors for an ILS approach in VMC for practice. But the controller refused to give me vectors and told me that I could only have a visual approach.
I got the ...
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Why does this holding pattern have both minimum and maximum altitudes published?
Reference the VOR-A Approach to Stellar Airpark (P19), in Chandler, Arizona (shown below):
When JAROD INT is used for missed approach holding the published procedure calls for the aircraft to climb to ...
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How can I log simulated instrument time and approaches in a single-place aircraft?
Is there a way to log instrument approaches in VMC when all you own is single-place aircraft? (or aircraft with only one pilot station - I own a Long EZ). The regs seem to indicate that I have to rent ...
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