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The FAF on an ILS is Glideslope intercept, not the maltese cross. The cross is the FAF if you were to fly localizer onlyOnly with reference to specific procedures and profile flying. The FAF on the ILS is depicted by the maltese cross on the approach. It can be defined only by a second navaid or DME.
The maltese cross serves as the final approach fix for both approaches or one depending on its depicted position and use.The maltese cross is the FAF fix for the LOC approach which uses the same plate, not the ILS. FAF for the ILS is glide slope intercept at, or below, the published G/S intercept altitude.
Not for determining segments of the ILS or position reporting requirements. The actual FAF can be positioned lower than the GS intercept.The FAF on an ILS is Glideslope intercept, not the maltese cross. The cross is the FAF if you were to fly localizer only
I feel he is correct also. Do you have any reference for this?Showtime is correct.....Where the feathered barb ends, is where you can safely follow the glideslope inbound. Before that comply with stepdown fixes and altitudes.
What the hell are you talking aboutThe maltese cross serves as the final approach fix for both approaches or one depending on its depicted position and use.
Not for determining segments of the ILS or position reporting requirements. The actual FAF can be positioned lower than the GS intercept.
Say GS intercept can be achieved as published at 5000' msl with a field elevation of zero and the FAF is published at 2000' msl. Would you put the gear down, call for landing/final checks and report FAF inbound at GS intercept while still at 5000'?
How did I know that was coming?What the hell are you talking about
Okay I agree with thatFor clarification of my point, I should include that the FAF on the ILS is only the same as GS intercept when at the minimum altitude authorized for the approach.