Questions and Answers
What are non-standard IFR alternate minimums?
What is a beacon?
Location of the beacon on the field
What does VDP stand for?
Visual Descent Point
What is a FAF?
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What does the distance from Localizer indicate?
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What is the Plan View?
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What is the Profile View?
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What are minimums in aviation?
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What does IF stand for?
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What does MSA stand for?
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What is approach frequency?
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What is an approach course?
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What is a missed approach procedure?
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What is the approach type, runway, and airport identifier?
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What does the date on the approach plate indicate?
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What are all frequencies for the approach?
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What is runway length?
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What is the touchdown zone elevation?
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What is included in the plan view of missed approach procedure?
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What is the type of lighting for an approach?
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What is airport elevation?
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What is a missed approach track?
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What does lost communications track mean?
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What is a VOR changeover point?
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What does distance not to scale (DP) mean?
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What is a procedure turn?
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What is a mandatory altitude?
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What is the minimum altitude?
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What is the maximum altitude?
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What is the recommended altitude?
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What is mandatory block altitude?
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What is mandatory airspeed?
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What is minimum airspeed?
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What is maximum airspeed?
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What is the recommended airspeed?
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No voices are transmitted on this frequency.
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What is localizer front course?
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What is localizer back course?
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What is a primary NavAid?
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What is a secondary NavAid?
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What does VOR stand for?
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What does VOR DME stand for?
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What is DME?
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What is NDB?
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What is glideslope/glidepath intercept altitude?
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What does doubtful accuracy mean?
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What is a waypoint?
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What is a reporting point?
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What is a marker beacon?
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Study Notes
Instrument Approach Plate Terms
- Non-standard IFR alternate minimums: Minimum requirements for alternate airports not meeting standard IFR criteria.
- Beacon: Indicates the location of the beacon on an airfield, serving as a navigation aid for pilots.
- Visual Descent Point (VDP): A predetermined point where a continuous descent approach may be initiated from the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) to the runway, typically aligned with a 3° or 4° slope.
- Final Approach Fix (FAF): The point defined in the approach procedure where the final descent phase of the approach begins.
- Distance from Localizer: Refers to the distance measured from the localizer to assist in lateral navigation during approaches.
- Plan View: A bird's-eye view representation of the flight path, detailing the layout of proposed navigational aids and routes.
- Profile View: A side-view representation showing the vertical profile of an approach, including altitudes and gradients.
- Minimums: The lowest altitude and visibility conditions allowed for pilots during an instrument approach.
- Intermediate Fix (IF): Marks the start of the intermediate segment in an instrument approach, connecting the initial and final phases.
- Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA): Ensures at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance within a 25-mile radius of a specified navigation point.
- Approach Frequency: The designated frequency used by pilots to communicate with the air traffic control during the approach.
- Approach Course: The specific path for an aircraft to follow while conducting an approach toward landing.
- Missed Approach Procedure: A defined procedure to follow should the approach need to be aborted due to visibility or spacing issues.
- Approach Type, Runway, and Airport Identifier: Specific identifiers that indicate the type of approach, associated runway, and the airport itself.
- Date Validity of Approach Plate: Indicates the date until which the approach plate is deemed current and accurate.
- All Frequencies for the Approach: A comprehensive list of frequencies required for different stages of the approach phase.
- Runway Length: Indicates the total length of the runway available for landing and takeoff.
- Touchdown Zone Elevation (TDZE): The highest ground elevation within the first 3,000 feet of the runway, critical for ensuring proper approach angles.
- Plan View of Missed Approach Procedure: Steps for executing a missed approach, represented visually in the plan view format.
- Type of Lighting for Approach: Describes the specific lighting systems installed to assist in visual landing guidance during an approach.
- Airport Elevation: Represents the highest elevation among usable runways at an airport, important for setting altitudes.
- Missed Approach Track: Depicted as rectangular dashes on charts, outlining the route to be followed during a missed approach.
- Lost Communications Track: Illustrated with circular dashes, detailing the path to follow in the event of losing radio contact.
- VOR Changeover Point: Identifies where a transition between different VOR navigational signals is necessary.
- Distance Not to Scale (DP): Indicates that the distance measurements on the approach plate are approximate and not to scale for accurate navigation.
- Procedure Turn: A maneuver that involves turning the aircraft in a specified manner to line up with the final approach course.
- Mandatory Altitude: Altitudes that must be maintained during flight, as detailed on approach plates.
- Minimum Altitude: The lowest altitude that can be safely maintained during the approach.
- Maximum Altitude: The highest permissible altitude to be flown in specific airspace or during approach procedures.
- Recommended Altitude: Suggested altitudes for safe operation that may improve safety or efficiency during flight.
- Mandatory Block Altitude: Specific altitude blocks that must be adhered to during flight operations.
- Mandatory Airspeed: Airspeeds that must be maintained to ensure safe handling during the approach.
- Minimum Airspeed: The lowest airspeed permissible during specific flight conditions to maintain safe flight.
- Maximum Airspeed: The highest airspeed allowed during particular phases of flight or within designated airspace.
- Recommended Airspeed: Suggested speeds aimed at optimizing performance during flight segments.
- No Voices Transmitted on this Frequency: Indicates that the respective frequency is reserved for non-verbal communication.
- Localizer Front Course: Refers to the primary directional course of the localizer for precision approaches.
- Localizer Back Course: Represents the reverse directional course for approaches when flying away from the primary localizer.
- Primary NavAid: The main navigation aid used for horizontal and vertical navigation.
- Secondary NavAid: Additional navigation aids to support primary systems, often used for redundancy.
- VOR: Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range, a type of short-range radio navigation system for aircraft.
- VOR DME: A facility that combines VOR and Distance Measuring Equipment for precise navigation.
- DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): A system that provides aircraft distance from a reference point, typically used in approaches.
- NDB (Non-Directional Beacon): A radio beacon that transmits signals in all directions to assist in navigation.
- Glideslope/Glidepath Intercept Altitude: The altitude at which an aircraft intercepts the glideslope during an approach.
- Doubtful Accuracy: Indicates that navigational information may have uncertainty associated with it.
- Waypoint: A specified geographical location used for navigation and flight planning.
- Reporting Point: A designated location on the navigation chart for pilots to report their position to air traffic control.
- SDF Course: Standardized approach courses for procedures involving Simplified Directional Facilities (SDF).
- Marker Beacon: A navigational aid that provides position information along an approach path.
- Terminal Arrival Area Straight In: A specified route for arriving aircraft approaching in a straight-in manner.
- Terminal Arrival Area Right Base: A defined path for aircraft to enter the approach on a right base leg.
- Terminal Arrival Area Left Base: Details the route for arrivals on a left base leg approach.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in instrument approach procedures with these flashcards. Each card features a critical aviation term and its definition, focusing on non-standard IFR alternate minimums, beacons, VDPs, and FAFs. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
