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Old 19th Feb 2007, 12:27
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A Very Civil Pilot
 
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Generally for a non-precision approach we plan a constant descent 3 degree approach, using the DME/altitude points as a reference, aiming to hit MDA at the MAPt. From there it's either continue visually or go-around - no level flight.

The only time you would continue with level flight is for a circling approach. However you would be visual by then, otherwise it is a go-around. This has been for all the UK companies I've flown with, in both turbo-prop and 737.

Haven't done a level flight MDA since flying a light twin.
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