Arrival Procedures • 21
should be specific to each approach and landing, but presented in a standard
format that makes sense to other pilots and instructors.
Approach Briefing
IFR
VFR
Field Elevation
Type of Approach
NAV Frequency
Course
Glideslope Intercept or FAF Altitude
Minimums
Missed Approach Procedure
Type of Approach & Landing
Landing Runway
Field Elevation
Pattern Altitude
Wind Direction & Speed
Aiming & Touchdown Point
Go-Around Criteria & Plan
Example VFR Briefing
Review the flap setting, aiming point, and touchdown point when established
on downwind.
"This will be a normal flaps 25˚ landing. Aiming at the 3
rd
stripe before the
1,000' markings, touching down on the 1,000' markings."
This solidifies the plan between the student and instructor while visually
identifying the aiming and touchdown points.
Announced Calls on Approach
“Before Landing Checklist”
•
Visual: Prior to descending from Traffic Pattern Altitude (TPA)
(abeam approach end on downwind)
•
ILS: ½ dot below glideslope intercept
•
Non-Precision: At FAF
“1,000 To Go”
•
Instrument: 1,000' above MDA or DA
“Stabilized”
•
Visual or ILS: At 400' AGL
•
Non-Precision: Descending from MDA
If the approach is not stabilized, execute a go-around / missed
approach.
“100 To Go”
•
Instrument: Prior to MDA or DA
“Minimums”
•
Instrument: at MDA or DA
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