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1) What does the ‘A’ inside the triangle mean?
When ‘A’ appears in the Notes section of the approach chart, it indicates non-standard IFR alternate minimums exist for the airport. This information is found in Section M of the TPP.
When ‘A’ appears in the Notes section of the approach chart, it indicates non-standard IFR alternate minimums exist for the airport. This information is found in Section M of the TPP.
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2) What does MALSR and the symbol below it mean?
MALSR, or Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights, describes the type of approach lighting system.
MALSR, or Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights, describes the type of approach lighting system.
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3) What does this half-dotted, half-empty symbol mean?
When the dots are on the right side of the course when viewed from the final approach course (in this case 176 degrees inbound), the symbol represents a localizer course. When the dots are on the left side of the course when viewed from the final approach course (for example, the LOC BC 17R in KGFK), the symbol represents a localizer back course.
When the dots are on the right side of the course when viewed from the final approach course (in this case 176 degrees inbound), the symbol represents a localizer course. When the dots are on the left side of the course when viewed from the final approach course (for example, the LOC BC 17R in KGFK), the symbol represents a localizer back course.
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4) What does the bold black cross mean?
The cross identifies the final approach fix of a non-precision approach.
The cross identifies the final approach fix of a non-precision approach.
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5) What does the bold black ‘V’ mean?
The Visual Descent Point (VDP) is the point where a normal descent from the MDA to the runway should be started. It’s recommended that you don’t descent below the MDA prior to reaching the VDP.
The Visual Descent Point (VDP) is the point where a normal descent from the MDA to the runway should be started. It’s recommended that you don’t descent below the MDA prior to reaching the VDP.
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6) What does the star on the airport diagram mean?
The star icon identifies the beacon location on the field.
The star icon identifies the beacon location on the field.
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