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Old 22nd Oct 2008, 17:55
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Originally Posted by upspeed
My airline uses the stabilized approach technique for all A-320 operations and has recentely defined that crews should insert on the F-PLAN page, the VAPP on the final fix of the procedure. My question is: does this inhibit the GS Mini function of the A/THR? I've searched the FCOM and the FCTM, and PPRUNE, but without results...anyone care to shed a light on this?
I would say so as VAPP will be seen as a speed constraint at the final approach fix.
But usually VAPP insertion at the FAF is only recommended for non precision approaches ...
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