Instrument Flight
Flight Procedures
VOR Penetration Approach
VOR navigational aids supply you with bearing information to the VOR station you have tuned. Instrument
approaches flown to these facilities usually rely on direct overflight of the station during the approach
(Figure 39).
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N E T R A T IO N D E S C E N T
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speed
2 5 0 K IA S
Sp
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a s n e c e s s a ry
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IN IT IA L
P E N E T R A T IO N
A L T IT U D E
IN IT IA L
APPROACH
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P E N E T R A T IO N T U R N
M ax.A O B 30
F IN A L
APPROACH
M IS S E D
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Down
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a n d in g C h e c k L is t C o m p le te ( IC S )
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A F w ith G e a r ( r a d io )
Figure 39: NON-DME PENETRATION AND APPROACH
The VOR penetration approach is generally a procedure turn (i.e., 90/270, teardrop). Before beginning the
approach, set the final approach course on the HSI display. The HSI must be in the CDI mode to get VOR
information displayed. Begin the approach when you pass over the station on the altitude and heading
prescribed by the approach plate. Penetrate by lowering the nose and accelerating to 250 KIAS. At
250 KIAS, reduce power to flight IDLE, lower the nose and extend the speed brakes. Adjust nose attitude
as required to maintain 250 KIAS and 4,000-6,000 fpm descent (approximately 15 degrees nose down).
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