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brief definition |
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| Approach-
| The transition from standard flight in preparation to land.
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DME-
| Distance Measuring Equipment. This system allows us to use radio
signals to determine distance from the transmitting station.
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FAF-
| see Final Approach Fix
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Final Approach Fix-
| The point where we begin our transition down to the airfield, TOWER
gives us further clearance to land here, also where we can descend to the
MDA.
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HAA-
| see Height Above Airport
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HAT-
| see height Above Touch-down-zone
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Height Above Touch-down-zone-
| The distance in feet, above the touchdown area of the runway that is
used to compute the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) or Decision Height
(DH).
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IAF-
| see Initial Approach Fix
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INT-
| Intersection
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Initial Approach Fix-
| Point where the decision to land or go around must be made
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MAP-
| see Missed Approach Point
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MDA-
| see Minimum Descent Altitude
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Minimum Descent Altitude-
| The altitude restriction placed after the FAF that you can not descend
below UNTIL you have visual of the runway environment.
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Missed Approach-
| Basically, re-positioning your aircraft to gain altitude and clear of
traffic / obstacles, in preparation for another approach.
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Missed Approach Point-
| Point where the decision to land or go around must be made
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VOR-
| VHF Omni-directional Range. Use to transmit Magnetic Bearing
information along 360 radials. No Distance information is sent unless DME
accompanies the VOR system.
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