Common Errors - P-8710085

T-6A INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

CHAPTER FIVE

NOTE

When cleared for an approach prior to the IAF, do not descend

below last assigned altitude unless:

A new altitude is assigned by ATC.

2. The aircraft is established on a published portion of the

approach.

Determine whether the duty runway requires straight-in or circling minimums, then compare

current weather and the weather minimums for the approach (found in parentheses in the

minimums section of the approach plate). The T-6A is considered a single-piloted aircraft

therefore; you may not commence an instrument approach at your destination if either ceiling or

visibility is reported to be below minimums. You must request clearance to your alternate

airport or clearance for an approach with acceptable weather minimums.

NOTES

1. If your intentions are to perform additional approaches, you

can expect ATC to issue Climb Out instructions in lieu of Missed

Approach instructions. If issued, brief the IP on Climb Out

instructions vice the Missed Approach instructions. When

executing those procedures and directed by the Tower, switch to

Departure, state that you are executing "Climb Out" and not

"Missed Approach." Stating that you are executing "Missed

Approach" instructions infers the airfield is below weather

minimums.

"Mobile Departure, KATT 603, executing climb out."

When executing Climb Out instructions, begin turn to

assigned heading once clear of the departure end of the

runway or when directed by tower.

2. At some point after completing the Before Landing Checklist

and prior to reaching the MAP, the student shall ask the IP if he

would like a review of the Missed Approach instructions.

COMMON ERRORS

Delaying setting the NAVAIDs up for the approach after receiving a vector from Approach

Control in the terminal area.

Late directing the IP to slow and take Basic Approach Configuration (BAC).

TERMINAL PROCEDURES

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