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Old 9th Nov 2003, 20:09
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Tinstaafl
 
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Using MDA as a DA in a continuous descent isn't quite the same as the DA for a precision approach. You're still not permitted to descend below the MDA, unlike a precision DA. This means the a/c must have either commenced the missed approach prior to reaching MDA or have reduced RoD enough to ensure inertia will not cause a bust below MDA when the missed approach is commenced.

Our company uses a Company minimum of MDA+50' as a buffer to minimise MDA busts.
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