Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy
Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy
Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy
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1100. INTRODUCTION<br />
CHAPTER ELEVEN<br />
TRANSITION TO LANDING<br />
AND MISSED APPROACH<br />
The transition to the visual segment on an instrument approach begins once the field is in sight,<br />
and you are in a safe position to land.<br />
1101. STRAIGHT IN APPROACHES<br />
On PAR, ASR, ILS or Localizer approach, the aircraft should be very close to being lined up on<br />
centerline when you gain visual reference to the runway environment. The transition, in this<br />
case, should be relatively simple. All that is normally required is an airspeed reduction, while<br />
continuing the descent from the DH/MDA to intercept a normal visual glidepath. If not depicted<br />
on the approach, a VDP should be calculated. Even if the runway is in sight, you should remain<br />
at the MDA until reaching the VDP, then make a normal descent to the runway.<br />
On some VOR and GPS Straight–in approaches, the final approach course may be as much as<br />
30º off runway heading. In this case, it will be necessary to continue on the final approach<br />
course until you can make a turn to line up on centerline.<br />
Some Non–precision approaches have MDAs of 800’ or higher. At typical approach airspeeds in<br />
the T–6B (120 KIAS), this could require descent rates in excess of 1600 FPM if you do not<br />
break out prior to the MAP. Typically, if you gain sight of the runway at the MAP itself, a safe<br />
landing may not be possible. Remember, just because the runway environment is in sight at the<br />
MAP, does NOT mean a safe landing can be made.<br />
1102. CIRCLING MANEUVERS<br />
Description. Prior to commencing an approach that will end in a circling maneuver, a plan<br />
should be formulated on how the circle will take place. Consider the following:<br />
1. Winds: Will they push the aircraft towards or away from the runway?<br />
2. Runway alignment with respect to the approach being flown.<br />
3. Airport environment: mountains, trees, towers, etc.<br />
TRANSITION TO LANDING AND MISSED APPROACH 11-1