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Where does the final approach segment begin?
FAF/FAP
Final approach segment – this segment usually begins at the FAF/FAP and ends at the missed approach point (MAPt). Here the alignment and descent for landing are made. Final approach may be made to a runway for a straight-in landing, or to an aerodrome for a visual manoeuvre.
Where is the final approach fix on an ILS approach?
For precision approaches, the final approach fix is defined as the glide slope intercept at the published altitude. This is identified in the chart’s profile view by the lightning bolt. For non-precision approaches, the final approach fix is identified by the Maltese cross.
What is considered final approach?
FINAL APPROACH-IFR- The flight path of an aircraft which is inbound to an airport on a final instrument approach course, beginning at the final approach fix or point and extending to the airport or the point where a circle-to-land maneuver or a missed approach is executed. (See FINAL APPROACH COURSE.)
What is the purpose of the final approach fix?
FINAL APPROACH FIX (FAF) — A specified point on a non-precision instrument approach which identifies the commencement of the final segment. FINAL APPROACH POINT (FAP) — A specified point on the glide path of a precision instrument approach which identifies the commencement of the final segment.
Where does the ILS glide slope take place?
The ILS glide slope is intended to be intercepted at the published glide slope intercept altitude. This point marks the PFAF and is depicted by the “lightning bolt” symbol on U.S. Government charts.
If ATC authorizes a lower intercept altitude, the final approach segment begins upon glideslope/glidepath interception at that altitude. Does this paragraph imply that the FAF (FAP) for a precision approach fix (point) begins at the minimum glideslope intercept altitude when you have intercepted the glideslope at an altitude above that?
What happens if glide slope is intercepted between silky and Jakor?
For the example plate above, this would mean that if the glide slope were intercepted between SILKY and JAKOR the pilot would be considered to be past the final approach fix for all intents and purposes and might even configure the airplane for landing at that point rather than passing JAKOR at the published glide slope intercept.
When does the FAF intersect the final approach course?
When an FAF is not designate (on-airport VOR or NDB) this point is typically where the procedure turn intersects the final approach course inbound and is referred to as the final approach point (FAP). For a precision approach the final approach segment begins where the glide slope is intercepted at the minimum glide slope intercept altitude.