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PI.IX.C.S8

Skill

Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the aircraft in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate.

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Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-37
Chapter 4: Approaches › Stabilized Approach
appropriate, with the engines spooled up, and on the correct speed and flight path with a descent rate of less than 1,000 fpm before descending below the following minimum stabilized approach heights: • For all straight-in instrument ... stabilized before descending below 1,000 feet above the airport or TDZE. • For the final segment of a circling approach maneuver, the approach must be stabilized 500 feet above the airport elevation or at the MDA, whichever is lower. These…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-8
Chapter 4: Approaches › Aircraft Approach Categories
approach speeds also require a pilot to consider the larger circling approach area, since published circling minimums provide obstacle clearance only within the appropriate area of protection and is based on the approach category speed. [Figure 4-2] The circling…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-21
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Approach to an Airport With an Operating Tower, With an Approach Control › Landing
appropriate MAP. Make the initial climbing turn toward the landing runway and then maneuver to intercept and fly the missed approach course. Pilots should immediately execute the MAP: 1. Whenever the requirements for operating below DA/ DH or MDA ... visible to the pilot during a circling maneuver at or above MDA; or 3. When so directed by ATC. Landing According to 14 CFR part 91, no pilot may land when the flight visibility is less than the visibility prescribed…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-41
Chapter 4: Approaches › Missed Approach
pilot’s judgment it is no longer appropriate to fly the published missed approach procedure, then consider either maintaining visual conditions (if possible) and reattempt a landing, or a circle-climb over the airport. Should a missed approach become necessary ... continuous contact with an air traffic facility may not be possible. In this case, the pilot should execute the appropriate go-around/missed approach procedure without delay and contact ATC when able to do so. As shown in Figure…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1069 Flight crew: Instrument proficiency check requirements.
circling approach, and one missed approach. Each type of approach procedure demonstrated must be conducted to published minimums for that procedure. (d) The instrument proficiency checks required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section consists of either an oral ... power settings, stall speeds, best engine-out speed, propeller and supercharger operations, and hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, as appropriate. The flight check includes navigation by instruments, recovery from simulated emergencies, and standard instrument approaches involving navigational facilities which that…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 1-18
Chapter 1: The National Airspace System › Instrument Approach Procedure Charts › The Plan View
same symbol. [Figure 1-11] The MSA circle appears in the plan view, except in approaches for which the Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) format is used or appropriate NAVAIDs (e.g., VOR or NDB) are unavailable. The MSA is provided…