When can you descend on an ILS?
When can you descend on an ILS? Once you are cleared for an approach and established on any segment of that approach, then you may descend to the altitude published for that segment. If the segment has a glide slope/path rather than a fixed altitude, you may follow it down.
Can you land without ILS?
It is only possible to automatically land at an airport equipped with a suitable ILS. In short, no ILS, no automatic landing.
How far out can you intercept ILS?
In general for the ILS, the glideslope intercept will be at the approximate position of the outer marker or 4-7 miles from the threshold.
What is the 40 to 1 rule aviation?
The 40:1 surface is calculated out to 22.09 nautical miles from the runway end within an arc of 180° centered along the runway centerline extended. These requirements are part of FAR Part 77.23(a)(3). This is TERPS criteria. The standard aircraft departure climb gradient (CG) is 200 feet per nautical mile.
What is the two pilot rule?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires two pilots at all times for most aircraft that exceed 12,500 pounds. Other factors, such as flight length may also demand more than one pilot. One of the biggest reasons two pilots are required for commercial flights and private jets is safety.
What is the 2 3 rule in aviation?
Many pilots refer to this as the 1-2-3 rule: Plus or minus 1 hour from arrival, ceilings at least 2,000 feet and visibility at least 3 statute miles.