Sissed Approach

INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

NOTE: Instructor will discuss technique for initial reduction of power in the T-34 to initiate

descent. This may vary from aircraft to aircraft.

6. Missed approach. A missed approach must be executed when you reach decision height

(DH) if the runway environment is not in sight.

NOTE: After reaching Decision Height (DH), the precision final controller will continue to

provide course and flight path information until the aircraft passes over the landing threshold.

The information is strictly advisory in nature. Additionally, a missed approach must be executed

when any of the following occur:

a. When instructedby the controller, due to aircraft outside safe limits of azimuth or

elevation, unless the field is in sight.

NOTE: Decision Heights occurs on your barometric altimeter or when advised by the final

controller, whichever occurs first. If published minimums show a 100' HAT, the controller may

not call "at decision height" until the aircraft reaches this point. It is your responsibility to

initiate the missed approach at the single piloted minimum of 200' HAT if the runway

environment is not in sight.

MISSED APPROACH

Introduction. A missed approach is a procedure used to discontinue an instrument approach

in the event visual contact has not been established or the aircraft is not in a position to make a

safe landing. Your primary concern, if unable to land, is to climb,to a safe altitude. Therefore,

establishing and maintaining a positive rate of climb should be your first reaction if a missed

approach is commenced. Your second reaction should be to turn the aircraft (if required) to

intercept the missed approach course or to the designated heading. (There may be a mountain

dead ahead.)

The missed approach procedures are found in the profile view of the approach plate. Review

the procedures briefly. Know what you have to do before it is required.

Procedure. At the missed approach point, if the field is not in sight, execute a missed

approach as follows:

1. Increase power to maximum allowable.

2. Assume the climbing attitude of 6-8 degrees nose high.

3. Establish a positive rate of climb (check the altimeter and VSI).

4. Retract the gear (before airspeed reaches 120 knots). Turn landing lights off.

5. Maintain 120 knots (trimming as required) and start a standard-rate turn toward the

missed approach course or heading. Stay on the attitude gyro and maintain the climbing attitude

(6-8 degrees).

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INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES AND APPROACHES