TD53

Question 1

What are course tracking standards for LOC approach?

Answer 1

2.5°

Question 2

What considerations does an aviator use to plan the outbound leg length prior to conduction a procedure turn?

Answer 2

Plan to allow for enough time for configuration and any descent required before arrival at the FAF

Question 3

For a hold in lieu of PT must you fly the holding pattern direction as depicted, and must you fly the full distance outbound prior to turning around?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

When may you begin your descent to PT altitude?

Answer 4

Crossing over the IAF or abeam and proceeding outbound

Question 5

Describe how to perform an 80/260 procedure turn under no wind conditions if you were outbound from EDN on the VOR 5 approach at KEDN

Answer 5

Continue outbound on 245° radial then left turn 80° then a 260° right turn until intercept

Question 6

List 5 situations where a PT wouldn’t be flown

Answer 6

1) straight in approach
2) hold in lieu of PT
3) DME arc
4) “no PT”
5) timed approach from a holding fix

Question 7

When may you begin your descent below the PT altitude during the approach

Answer 7

When you are established inbound

Question 8

Define a step down fix and use the Tallahassee s-loc RWY 27 approach to explain how one is used

Answer 8

A fix permitting a descent to an identified point after the FAF

Pass GAXED at or above 1,800 feet, descend to SPADD and cross SPADD at 800 feet then continue on the approach