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

IR.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. 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…
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…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-17
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Approach to an Airport With an Operating Tower, With an Approach Control › Radar Approaches
subsequently to the prescribed MDA. In addition, the pilot is advised of the location of the Missed Approach Point (MAP) prescribed for the procedure and the aircraft’s position each mile on final from the runway, airport, heliport…