What are the numbers in parentheses on an approach plate?
The numbers inside the semi-cricle shows the distance to the localizer and those inside the parentheses represent the distance between two waypoints. It is very important to notice that there are minimum altitudes for each waypoint (4100ft for FAITH/DUMBA, 3200ft for CEPIN, etc.)
What does the V mean on an approach plate?
visual descent point
This is the visual descent point. On a non-precision approach, this is the point from which the aircraft would be able to continue its descent from the MDA to the runway threshold while maintaining a standard 3 degree (typically 3 degrees, but not always) descent angle while being assured obstacle clearance.
What do you mean by an approach plate?
Approach plates (or, more formally, instrument approach procedure charts) are the printed charts of instrument approach procedures that pilots use to fly instrument approaches during instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.
What does the runway visibility range number mean?
That is typically a Runway Visibility Range (RVR) number expressing the runway visibility in thousands of feet. The pilot will have to determine whether local weather conditions permit runway visibility at or greater than that published figure in order to successfully terminate the approach in a landing.
Can a plane land if visibility is below minimum?
You can’t legally land if visibility is below the approach requirements, but you can still fly the approach to ‘take a look’. It might not always be smart, but it’s legal. On the other hand, commercial flights under part 135 or 121 can’t even start an approach unless conditions are above certain minimums (e.g. see 135.225 (a) ).
What is the approach plate for Runway 31C?
An approach plate for the ILS or LOC/DME approach to runway 31C at Chicago Midway International Airport. Approach plates (or, more formally, instrument approach procedure charts) are the printed charts of instrument approach procedures that pilots use to fly instrument approaches during instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.