Approach Charts

Question 1

Header section

Answer 1

•Equipment (Navigation; VOR, GPS, ILS, etc.)
•Frequencies
•Course
•MDA (H) (Minimum Decision Altitude)
•TDZE (Touch Down Zone Elevation)
•MSA Circle (Minimum Safe Altitude)
•Standard: MSA provides ≥1000’ obstruction clearance within 25nm of the facility but does not guarantee communication nor navigation coverage.
•Missed Approach (textual)

Question 2

Approach with an A, B, or C

Answer 2

1. Final approach course 30 degree’s off from the runway’s extended centerline.
2. Final approach course does not lead you to the beginning of a runway.
3. The approach requires a decent rate of at least 400 feet per nautical mile.

Question 3

Z or Y after approach title

Answer 3

Multiple straight-in approaches to the same runway that use the same approach aid.

Question 4

Plan view

Answer 4

•Over the top view of the approach (birds eye view)
•Course reversal (if applicable)
•IAF
•FAF (non-precision)
•Holds
•Transitions

Question 5

Profile view

Answer 5

•Side view of the approach
•Step downs (if applicable)
•GS
•VDP (See CGZ VOR RWY 5)
•MAP
•TDZE
•Other important info
TCH- Threshold crossing height (AGL)

Question 6

Conversion tables and icons

Answer 6

•Conversion Table
•Lighting Box
•Missed approach procedure
•Pictorial (Icon) format

Question 7

Minimums section

Answer 7

•Our MDA or DA
•Circling
•Visibility requirements
•Other things on the Minimums
•Time from FAF to MAP
1.3 x Vso = CAT
1.3 x 45= 58 (CAT A)

Question 8

Non-precision approach characteristics

Answer 8

•No glide slope
•Tend have faster descent rate
•Minimums are higher
•Decent starts at the FAF (Maltese cross)

Question 9

Precision approach characteristics

Answer 9

•DO have glide slope
•Descend at a 3-degree slope (-500fpm)
•Minimums are lower
•Descent starts when you reach the glideslope intercept (arrow looking thing)