Topic:
EAA's Topic of the Month - Instrument Approach Fix Crossing Restrictions
Brief Description:
Each month, IMC Club SQL explores an instrument flight-related question and scenario to enhance knowledge of instrument procedures, aeronautical decision-making, and situational awareness.
This month, we focus on approach fix crossing restrictions during an ILS approach. In certain areas, proximity to other airports necessitates minimum, maximum, or mandatory altitude constraints in the approach profile. We’ll discuss where these restrictions occur, how they are charted, and strategies for compliance—especially when vertical guidance is also provided.
Understanding and adhering to crossing altitude restrictions is critical for obstacle clearance and safe descent planning. These mandatory altitudes, depicted on approach plates, ensure aircraft remain within protected airspace during an instrument approach. Join us as we analyze real-world scenarios and best practices for maintaining compliance and enhancing flight safety.
Select Number:
WP15135061
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:
Front entrance.
Clickable link to Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 882 2362 5146
Passcode: 673408
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Seating:
20
seats at the facility,
4
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
IMC Club SQL is sponsored jointly by EAA Chapter 20 and San Carlos Flight Center.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Flight Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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