T-45A UJPT & E2-C2 INav-06
Departure and Terminal Procedures
8.
Visual Descent Point ( VDP)
Sg 6, fr 5: Visual Descent Point
(Approach Chart)
a.
Incorporated in selected nonprecision
approach procedures. The VDP is a
defined point on the final approach
course of a nonprecision straight-in
approach procedure from which normal
descent from the MDA to the runway
touchdown point may be commenced,
provided visual reference to the
landing environment has been
established. The VDP will normally be
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identified by DME on VOR, TACAN, or
Point
LOC procedures. The VDP is
identified on the profile view of the
approach chart by the symbol: V
(1) VDPs are intended to provide
additional guidance where they are
implemented. No special tech-
nique is required to fly a procedure
with a VDP. The pilot should not
descend below the MDA prior to
reaching the VDP and acquiring
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the necessary visual reference.
Point
The VDP normally will give a 3-
degree glideslope
(2) Pilots not equipped to receive the
VDP (no DME) should fly the
approach procedure as though no
VDP had been provided
(3) Although not normally authorized
to descend prior to the VDP, if you
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did, your approach will be shallow,
Point
and possibly conflict with unknown
(4) If the runway is not in sight at the
VDP, you can continue at the MDA
to the MAP. If you subsequently
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