Honda Aircraft Company
HA-420
OPERATING PROCEDURES
POM
AND TECHNIQUES
HJ1-29000-005-001
October 30, 2016
3-29
Vectors to Final
Accomplish the Approach checklist no later than the base leg prior to
beginning the instrument approach. Use the CDU to activate “vectors to
final” after selecting HDG for flight guidance. Slow to 160 KIAS no
later than intercepting the final approach course. Arm approach mode
(APR) when ATC approach clearance is received.
NOTE
In those cases where ATC instructs “intercept and track the
localizer inbound”, NAV mode should be used to prevent
inadvertent descent on GS or GP. This technique applies to
both RNAV and VHF NAV approaches (VOR or LOC).
Final Approach
Accomplish the Before Landing checklist prior to starting final descent.
The pilot should establish stable approach criteria. If exceeding these
criteria, execute a missed approach or balked landing without delay.
Except for momentary deviations, do not exceed:
•
Airspeed: V
REF
-5 / +10 knots
NOTE
Verify V
REF
speed against the green circle; they should
normally be /- 2 knots.
•
Navigation: +/- 1 dot deviation laterally and vertically
•
When visual, within lateral confines of the runway.
With the runway in sight, maintain a composite crosscheck of navigation
instruments and flight guidance on the PFD, as well as outside visual
references. Make full use of visual glideslope guidance, such as VASI or
PAPI, to prevent duck-under or visual illusions.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
