Instrument Rating – Helicopter › VI. Instrument Approach Procedures › Task A. Non-precision Approach

IH.VI.A.S12

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For the final approach segment, maintain no more than ¾ scale CDI deflection, airspeed ±10 knots, and altitude, if applicable, above MDA +100/-0 feet to the Visual Descent Point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP).

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. PCG M-5
Pilot/Controller Glossary › M
Missed Approach Point (MAP) must continue along the final approach to the MAP. b. A term used by the pilot to inform ATC that he/she is executing the missed approach. c. At locations where ATC radar ... pilot should conform to radar vectors when provided by ATC in lieu of the published missed approach procedure. (See MISSED APPROACH POINT.) (Refer to AIM.) MISSED APPROACH POINT (MAP)- A point prescribed in each…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-49
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-16. Simultaneous Close Parallel PRM Approaches and Simultaneous Offset Instrument A…
with those used for simultaneous close parallel PRM approaches until near the offset PRM approach missed approach point (MAP), where visual acquisition of the straight-in aircraft by the aircraft conducting the offset PRM approach…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 10-1-3
Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 1. Helicopter IFR Operations › 10-1-2. Helicopter Instrument Approaches
category authorized by the procedure, but must be slowed to no more than 90 KIAS at the missed approach point (MAP) in order to apply the visibility reduction. Pilots are cautioned that such a decelerating approach…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 7-4
Chapter 7: Helicopter Instrument Procedures › Helicopter Flight Manual Limitations
distance from the missed approach point (MAP) to the heliport. The “Copter” PinS final approach segment is limited to 70 KIAS since turn containment and the deceleration distance from the MAP to the heliport ... KIAS. [Figure 7-2] It may be possible for these helicopters to be flown manually on the approach or on the missed approach in a mode other than the G/A mode. Since slower IFR approach speeds enable…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-39
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-11. Radar Approaches
Missed Approach Point (MAP) prescribed for the procedure and the aircraft’s position each mile on final from the runway, airport or heliport or MAP, as appropriate. If requested by the pilot, recommended altitudes will be issued ... MAP the pilot has the runway, airport or heliport in sight or, for a helicopter point-in-space approach, the prescribed visual reference with the surface is established. Also, if, at any time during the approach…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-5-3
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-4. Instrument Approach
Executes a missed approach when one of the following conditions exist: (a) Arrival at the Missed Approach Point (MAP) or the Decision Height (DH) and visual reference to the runway environment is insufficient to complete the landing ... possible (see subparagraph 5-4-21h). (c) Instructed to do so by ATC. 2. Advises ATC that a missed approach will be made. Include the reason for the missed approach unless the missed approach is initiated…