Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare for approach
- The current Instrument Approach and Landing (IAL) chart for the DME/GPS approach to be flown is selected
- The instrument approach and missed approach procedure is planned
- MDA is determined
- Sector entry to the approach and holding pattern is selected, reviewed and briefed as appropriate
- Minimum altitude, LSALT or Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) prior to approach entry is reviewed and briefed in relation to tracks, distances and descent limitations
- The applicable approach minima for the aircraft performance category and runway to be used is selected
- The holding or diversion action if visual reference is not established is reviewed and briefed
- Fuel availability and latest divert time is selected if required
- Altimeter is set to appropriate QNH
- Use appropriate tracking aid and distance information and monitor aid signal integrity
- DME is tuned and identified
- The reference Way-point (WPT) for GPS to be used for tracking inbound is selected
- The distance indication is checked
- Approach aid is monitored throughout the approach to ensure signal integrity
- DME or GPS is used to provide distance indications for descent via the distance/altitude steps of the approach
- Availability of receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) is ensured before descending below LSALT or MSA
- Conduct approach procedure
- Initial approach is conducted not below the specified limiting altitude for the distance/altitude descent steps
- Arrival procedure is conducted while descending on the specified track or sector in accordance with AIP
- Landing runway is identified
- Runway or circling approach for a landing is conducted after visual reference is established
- Conduct missed approach procedure