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ACD Approach Categories

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This flashcard set delves into the specifics of approach categories for aircraft, focusing on various aspects like speed, radius, and obstacle clearance for circling approaches. It covers different categories (A, B, C, D) and their respective maximum speeds, initial approach speed ranges, and VAT (Visual Approach Threshold) speeds. The set is particularly useful for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the regulations and parameters for safe and efficient aircraft approaches.
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What is VAT ?

Threshold Speed = 1.3 x Vso (Stalling Speed) in landing configuration at max. certificated landing mass

Approach cat. A

VAT?

<91 kt

Approach cat. B

VAT?

91 - 120 kt

Approach cat. C

VAT?

121 - 140 kt

Approach cat. D

VAT?

141 - 165 kt

Approach cat. A

Range of speeds for initial approach?

90 - 150 kt

Approach cat. B

Range of speeds for initial approach?

120 - 180 kt

Approach cat. C

Range of speeds for initial approach?

160 - 240 kt

Approach cat. D

Range of speeds for initial approach?

185 - 250 kt

Approach cat. A

Range of final approach speed?

70 - 100 kt

Approach cat. B

Range of speeds for initial approach?

85 - 130 kt

Approach cat. C

Range of speeds for initial approach?

115 - 160 kt

Approach cat. D

Range of speeds for initial approach?

130 - 185 kt

Approach cat. A

Max. Speeds for circling approachs

100 kt

Approach cat. B

Max. Speeds for circling approachs

135 kt

Approach cat. C

Max. Speeds for circling approachs

180 kt

Approach cat. D

Max. Speeds for circling approachs

205

The Radius of circling Approach is defined by what?

a) Aircraft category (speed)

b) Wind 25 knots

c) rate on turn

d) obstacles clearance

what is the range of the radius for circling approach?

1.5 - 5.5 NM

How high is the obstacle clearance for circling approachs?

< 500 ft

Cat. A & B = 295 ft

Cat. C & D = 394 ft

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