Objectives

Gain the skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.

Reading

This is the required reading for this lesson. Numbers in [brackets] indicate the starting and ending page in the referenced reading material. Read all the pages and sections referenced.

• Instrument Flying Handbook
  • Chapter 10 - IFR Flight
    • [10-13 to 1-22] "Approaches"
• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
  • Para. 5-4-5 "Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts"
  • Para. 5-4-7 "Instrument Approach Procedures"
  • Para. 5-4-20 "Approach and Landing Minimums"

Summary

The notes below highlight the important parts in the referenced material. Reading the notes without having read the actual referenced material is generally not sufficient to pass the written exam!

IFH - Chapter 10

• A Missed Approach Procedure (MAP) is formulated for each published instrument approach and allows the pilot to return to the airway structure while remaining clear of obstacles.
  • The procedure is shown on the approach chart in text and graphic form.
  • The procedure should be studied and mastered as soon as possible after being assigned the approach by ATC
• If the missed approach is initiated prior to reaching the MAP, unless otherwise cleared by ATC:
  • Continue to fly the IAP as specified on the approach chart. Fly to the MAP at or above the MDA or DA/DH before beginning a turn.
• Pilots should immediately execute the MAP:
  • Whenever the requirements for operating below DA/ DH or MDA are not met when the aircraft is below MDA, or upon arrival at the MAP and at any time after that until touchdown;
  • Whenever an identifiable part of the airport is not visible to the pilot during a circling maneuver at or above MDA; or
  • When so directed by ATC.

Tomas Hansson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Chief Flight Instructor, VATSTAR
DISCLAIMER: all information contained herein is for flight simulation purposes only.
March 2021