Stabilised Approach Criteria

Question 1

Stabilised Approach Criteria

Answer 1

All approaches must be stabilised by 1000ft above aerodrome elevation in IMC and 300ft above aerodrome elevation in VMC

CRITERIA AS FOLLOWS

• Aircraft on correct flight path
• Only small changes in heading and pitch required to maintain correct flight path
• After the FAF in IMC, the aircraft is established within the appropriate handling speeds for the category

-Within 3 NM in VMC or on finals following and instrument approach, the aircraft speed is no more than Vref +20kts and not less than
Vref -0kts for the flap position in use

• The aircraft is configured for the approach and landing
• No changes are to be made to the configuration below 300ft
• Sink rate no greater than 1000fpm
• Power appropriate
• Briefings and checklists complete by 300ft
• Within half scale deflection on an ILS
• Wings level

***An approach that becomes unstable below 1000ft above aerodrome level in IMC or 300ft above aerodrome level in VMC requires an immediate go around.