Originally Posted by
Mikehotel152
I was chewing the cud on a flight the other day and was asked a question to which I could only give a common sense answer because I couldn’t put my finger on any rules.
For example: you’re flying a VORDME non-precision approach and ATC don’t give you timely descent. You cross the FAF 400 feet high and regain the appropriate profile and speed a mile or so later. For arguments sake you’re IMC, but there are check heights after the FAF and you’re happy with the profile thereafter.
Do you have any thoughts on legalities, with references, about proceeding if you’re above the profile at the FAF? And how high is too high?
Looking forward to your views. Thanks.
How high is too high? I’m not aware of any regulatory restriction, but your company will say you’re too high if you’re unable to meet their stable criteria.