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T-6A INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

CHAPTER FIVE

504. TEARDROP APPROACH

A teardrop procedure or penetration turn may be specified in some procedures for a required

course reversal. The teardrop procedure consists of departure from an IAF on an outbound

course followed by a turn toward and intercepting the inbound course at or prior to the

intermediate fix or point. Its purpose is to permit an aircraft to reverse direction and lose

considerable altitude within a reasonably limited airspace. An aircraft is considered to be on

final approach upon completion of the penetration turn. Do not exceed the "Remain Within"

distance.

Figure 5-8 VOR RWY 15

TERMINAL PROCEDURES

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