Interpretation of High Altitude Instrument Approach Plates
T-45A UJPT & E2-C2 INav-07
F. Table of contents and index of instrument approach procedure charts
1. Contains procedures for those airfields depicted in BLUE color on
the FLIP (Enroute) High Altitude Charts
2. Does not contain all terminal instrument procedures in the area of
coverage. Coverage is determined by military requirements
3. Cross references - city to airfield
4. Indexes approaches, SIDs, RADAR minimums, ASLAR, and airport
diagrams
NOTE: Navy pilots are not authorized to utilize ASLAR (Aircraft
Surge Launch and Recovery) procedures. Special aircrew
certification is required.
II. Features common to high altitude instrument approach plates
A. Planview and profile symbols and elements
1. Overhead and cross-sectional view of approach track
a. Penetration track
(1) Begins at initial approach fix (IAF) to the final approach fix
(2) Depicted by a bold dotted line
(3) Accent lines across the track refer to altitude restrictions
depicted in profile view
b. Procedure track
(1) Begins at FAF to the MAP
(2) Depicted by a thick solid line
CAUTION: Approach procedures are not to be varied,
even if in VMC, unless clearance has been received for a
contact approach, a visual approach, or you cancel IFR.
c.
Four basic penetration patterns are used to allow a pilot to lose
Fig 1: Basic
altitude while proceeding from the IAF to the final approach
Penetration Patterns
course
(1) Straight-in
(2) Offset
(3) Arcing
(4) Teardrop
(6-99) Original
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