Minimums Section

INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES WORKBOOK

CHAPTER THREE

The Missed Approach Point is the point at which a missed approach procedure shall be executed

if the required visual reference does not exist.

Missed approach procedures are written out in the profile view, as well as graphically portrayed

in the plan view and profile sections.

Visual Decent Points (VDPs) are 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 is established. The VDP will normally be identified on

the profile view by the symbol: V

VDPs are intended to provide additional guidance where they are implemented. No special

technique is required to fly a procedure with a VDP. The pilot should not descend below the

MDA prior to reaching the VDP and acquiring the necessary visual reference.

Pilots not equipped to receive the VDP should fly the approach procedure as though no VDP had

been provided.

317. MINIMUMS SECTION

In the minimums section, the same minimums apply to both day and night operations unless

different minimums are specified at the bottom of the minimum box in the space provided for

notes.

The minimums for straight-in and circling appear directly under each aircraft category. When

there is no division line between minimums for each category on the straight-in or circling lines,

the minimums apply to two or more categories. Turn to NDB RWY 15 at Orlando Kissimmee

Municipal as an example.

Basic minimums are published and used when the aircraft has the minimum installed

navigational equipment to execute the approach. In this case, if the aircraft possessed only NDB,

the pilot would then use the first set of minimums.

Additional minimums are lower than the basic minimums and can be used whenever the aircraft

has the specified operating equipment. For example, if the aircraft was installed with NDB and

VOR equipment, then the additional minimums or lower minimums could be used.

The T-34 may fly the LOC portion of an ILS approach and utilize those minimums as it is not

equipped with a glideslope indicator. Additionally, when flying a RNAV (GPS) approach, the

T-34 is only authorized to use the Lateral Navigation (LNAV) minimums.

NOTE

All altitudes on the approach plate are msl except for three agl

altitudes. All three agl altitudes are found in the minimums

sections and are printed in small type. They are ceiling, hat and

haa.

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