Approach Charts

Homework Reading Assignment

Required Reading
Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Manual – “Approach Charts” Chapter 7, Section A

Instrument Flying Handbook 8-13 to 8-32

1. Name the approach segments and define where they begin and terminate:

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2. Give a brief overview of what is contained on the following sections of the approach charts:

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d. Minimum Safe Altitude __________________________________________________________

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e. Plan View ____________________________________________________________________

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f. Profile View ___________________________________________________________________

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3. How does the Jeppesen chart index number work? __________________________________________

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4. What is a stepdown fix? ________________________________________________________________

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5. What is a visual descent point (VDP)? ____________________________________________________

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6. Where do we view the minimums for the approach? _________________________________________

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7. Where can we find revised minimums based on inoperative equipment? _________________________

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8. Define Height Above Airport (HAA): ______________________________________________________

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9. Define Height Above Touchdown (HAT): __________________________________________________

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10. Define Threshold Crossing Height (TCH): __________________________________________________

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11. When do we use MSA altitude? _________________________________________________________

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12. Define Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA): __________________________________________________

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13. Define Decision Altitude DA(H): _________________________________________________________

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14. When are we REQUIRED to complete a holding or teardrop pattern for course reversal on an IAP? ____

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15. Where can we find non-standard takeoff and alternate minimums on Jeppesen charts? NACO? ______

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