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Old 8th November 2003 | 23:21
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411A
 
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That's the problem with the continuous descent profile (as contrasted from dive & drive), if the decision to execute a missed approach is done at MDA, an altitude loss usually results during the maneuver.
An alternative of course would be to set the altitude alert to MDA+50 feet (and altimeter bugs if fitted), thereby giving a reasonable margin for the missed approach climb, if needed.

Many operators use this procedure.
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