Why aim for the limit?
As far as I know, most SOP´s states Stabilized Approach must be met no later than 1000’IMC or 500’ VMC.
That is a limit – not a target!
I always suggest to aim to be stabilized at 1500’ IMC or 1000’ VMC whenever it is possible, because then I have 500’ to correct for any mistake. If I always go for the limit, I have no buffer and one day I will bust the limit. Will I admit my error and go around or will I try to “squeeze” it in?
What about you?
Better safe than sorry
Last edited by Walder; 26th Aug 2013 at 19:03.