Instrument Approach and Landing

Holding / Loiter

Holding patterns or loitering flight may be flown at most altitudes at 280 knots, using approximately 30° of bank.

Instrument Descent

This figure represents typical penetration pattern.

💡 Do not reduce thrust below 80% rpm (85% single engine) to ensure adequate windshield defogging/rain removal/engine anti-ice effectiveness. If the throttle is retarded to idle in heavy precipitation a lower than normal idle rpm indication may be noted.

💡 The pressure altimeter should be crossed checked with the radar altimeter to confirm terrain clearance at low altitude.

Precision Approach

This figure represents typical penetration pattern.

1. Descend to GCA pick-up altitude and transition to landing configuration approximately 10 miles out on final or base leg (as appropriate).
2. Maintain minimum on-speed angle of attack.

When directed to commence descent:

1. Retard power to approximately 82-84% rpm.
2. Adjust power and pitch as necessary to maintain desired rate of descent.

A straight-in TACAN penetration followed by a GCA or ILS final requires approximately 500-800 pounds of fuel. A missed approach followed by a second GCA requires an additional 1000 pounds of fuel.

Circling Approach

Recommended airspeed from TACAN final approach fix for a circling TACAN approach, is 180 knots with gear and flaps extended.

Missed Approach

1. Throttles - MILITARY
2. Gear - UP
3. Slats flaps - NORM (minimum of 180 knots)
4. Power as required to maintain 240-250 knots and maintain a 1500 to 2500 feet per minute climb.
5. Follow published missed approach procedures.