Tail-radial-Turn

T-6A INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

CHAPTER FIVE

Approaching completion of your outbound timing, determine the correct direction of turn to

intercept the inbound course (265) in accordance with holding procedures. Use the tail of the

needle to orient yourself in relation to the desired radial, just as you do in the holding entry orbit

procedures.

TAIL-RADIAL-TURN

Start the turn at the completion of your 1-minute outbound timing. Roll out with a DTA

intercept.

It is critical to establish the aircraft on the inbound course prior to crossing the station. If you

roll out with a large DTA intercept (i.e., 10 or more), recommend you hold your initial DTA

intercept heading until the head of the VOR needle drops toward the inbound course. Judge the

rate of needle movement to roll out on course and track inbound.

Maintain the aircraft on the inbound course to the NAVAID at the minimum altitude depicted.

This will be the FAF altitude.

Ensure the aircraft is fully configured (gear down and flaps at T/O) and the Before Landing

Checklist has been completed prior to the FAF.

At the FAF: Perform the 6 Ts:

NOTE

If no FAF is depicted, BAC and the Before Landing Checklist shall

be accomplished no later than intercepting the FAC. At some

point after the Before Landing Checklist but prior to the MAP, ask

the IP if he requires a missed approach review.

TIME. Start the timing to the MAP.

NOTE

If timing is depicted, you should always start the elapsed timer as a

backup in the event of DME and/or glideslope failure.

TURN. Direct a turn as necessary to maintain the FAC.

TIME. Second timing not required.

TRANSITION. Direct a descent to MDA or altitude restriction, if any. Ensure rate

of descent utilized is sufficient to meet all altitude restrictions, if any, and arrive at the

MDA prior to the VDP, if depicted, or MAP.

TERMINAL PROCEDURES

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