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  1. Feb 26, 2016 · The "lightning bolt arrow" (or as the FAA calls it, the "zigzag line") designates the precision approach glideslope intercept altitude This is usually coincident with the final approach fix (and the specified altitude serves as the minimum crossing altitude for the final approach fix if the glideslope is inopertive or not in use), but it does not appear on non-precision approach charts, as ...

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    The initial approach segment begins at an initial approach fix (IAF) and usually ends where it joins the intermediate approach segment. Purpose: To provide a method for aligning your aircraft with the approach course by using an arc procedure, a course reversal, or by following a route that intersects the final approach course.

    This segment begins at the intermediate fix (IF) which is usually aligned within 30° of the final approach course. If no fix is shown for this segment then it begins at a point where you are proceeding inbound to the final approach fix and are properly aligned with the final approach course. Purpose: This is designed primarily to position your airc...

    For a nonprecision approach, the final approach segment begins either at a designated final approach fix (FAF) or at a point where you are established on the final approach course. When an FAF is not designate (on-airport VOR or NDB) this point is typically where the procedure turn intersects the final approach course inbound and is referred to as ...

    The missed approach segment begins at the missed approach point (MAP) and ends at a designated point, such as an initial approach or enroute fix. The MAP depends on the type of approach you are flying. If it’s a precision approach then the MAP occurs when you reach a designated altitude on the glide slope called the decision height (DH). For a nonp...

  2. Final approach. In aeronautics, the final approach (also called the final leg and final approach leg[1]) is the last leg in an aircraft 's approach to landing, when the aircraft is lined up with the runway and descending for landing. [2] In aviation radio terminology, it is often shortened to "final". In a standard airport landing pattern ...

  3. The final approach fix (FAF) marks the beginning of the final approach segment of an instrument approach procedure. It is situated on the final approach track at a distance that permits selection of final approach configuration, deceleration to final approach speed, and descent from intermediate approach altitude/height to the appropriate MDA/H either for a straight-in approach or for a visual ...

  4. The final approach segment begins at the final approach point (FAP). This is a point on the final approach track where the intermediate approach altitude intercepts the nominal glide path. The intermediate approach altitude generally intercepts the glide path at heights from 300m (1000ft) to 900m (3000ft) above runway elevation.

  5. Apr 29, 2023 · This is typically done by radar vectors from ATC, or with a procedure turn when flying a full procedure approach. As you fly toward the runway following the localizer in level flight, you intercept the glideslope the final approach fix (The lightning bolt symbol in the image below). After you intercept the glideslope, you start a gradual descent.

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  7. Feb 21, 2017 · 1) Cleared for the approach. Before you start the approach, you must first receive a clearance from ATC. It goes something like this: "Cirrus 803 Bravo Delta, proceed direct ROKXX, maintain 7,000' until on a published portion of the procedure, cleared ILS runway 30 right approach. Boldmethod.