Approach segments

[batsky2000]

I am trying to find out an answer to a question that was asked.

"Name the segments of an approach"

Thanks

 

[rettofly]

I am trying to find out an answer to a question that was asked.

"Name the segments of an approach"

Thanks

Initial - transition from the en-route structure
Intermediate - maneuvering to get lined up (proc. turn, etc)
Final

 

[batsky2000]

Thanks

 

[Vmo]

Don't forget missed approach segment

 

[rettofly]

Don't forget missed approach segment

DOHHH! Good catch.

 

[Webslinger]

app. segments

5 segments to the app.

1. Feeder route
2. Initial app. Fix
3. Intermediate app.
4. Final app. Fix
5. Missed app.

Straight from our old Instrument books....

 

[A Squared]

Re: app. segments

5 segments to the app.

1. Feeder route
2. Initial app. Fix
3. Intermediate app.
4. Final app. Fix
5. Missed app.

Straight from our old Instrument books....

Feeder route may or may not be depending on the perspective.

ICAO definitions include the feeder route as a segment of the approach. Language in the US AIM difinitions seem to exclude feeder routes as a segment of the approach.