MAPt for NPA in ILS Chart
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MAPt for NPA in ILS Chart
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Can anyone point me to a reference that states that MAPt is for LOC only approach in ILS chart? I can't find it in Jepp Vol 2 or the ICAO Glossary pdf.
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Can anyone point me to a reference that states that MAPt is for LOC only approach in ILS chart? I can't find it in Jepp Vol 2 or the ICAO Glossary pdf.
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From PANS-OPS vol 1, Chapter 6 - Missed Approach Segment
6.1.5 The MAPt in a procedure may be defined by:
a) the point of intersection of an electronic glide path with the applicable DA/H in APV or precision approaches; orb) a navigation facility, a fix, or a specified distance from the final approach fix (FAF) in non-precision approaches.
a) the point of intersection of an electronic glide path with the applicable DA/H in APV or precision approaches; orb) a navigation facility, a fix, or a specified distance from the final approach fix (FAF) in non-precision approaches.
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ICAO Doc 8168
Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations
Volume II: Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures
Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations
Volume II: Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures
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C/A: see the relevant page from Doc 8168 VOL II, linked above.
Indeed, the starting point of missed approach segment is well defined for ILS / 3D approaches: it is just not called MAPt at the design level. Within the scope of the thread, that acronym does not apply for ILS approaches,
The part from VOL I, quoted verbatim by BJJ, opposes the paragraphs right above it. Given the explanation in VOL II, I'd say the 6.1.5 is just worded on the sloppy side. See for yourself:
Indeed, the starting point of missed approach segment is well defined for ILS / 3D approaches: it is just not called MAPt at the design level. Within the scope of the thread, that acronym does not apply for ILS approaches,
The part from VOL I, quoted verbatim by BJJ, opposes the paragraphs right above it. Given the explanation in VOL II, I'd say the 6.1.5 is just worded on the sloppy side. See for yourself:
An ILS absolutely has a missed approach point. All approaches have missed approach points. This thread is concerning.
A LOC approach (i.e. GP u/s) is a non-precision approach and will have a MAPt defined by a fix.
They may be published together on a single chart.
The MAPt for an ILS is the physical point where the glide-slope meets the DA, as per BizJetJock's post. This can be important when doing an early missed approach and the procedure involves a turn.
This can be important when doing an early missed approach and the procedure involves a turn.
The MAPt is however at 0.5d before the threshold. In other words, an early go-around on a LOC only approach could involve turning before the MAPt. Does anyone know why?
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eckhard: It"s all the same thing. In the absence of MM, a DME fix is used to define the start of the Missed Approach Segment, so that the turn is not executed too early.
Nothing odd about it. Turn right at 2000' but no sooner than 1 DME. That's what it says. In case of an early G/A, follow the track into the normal place 1 NM short of THR, and only then turn.
I would assume the reason for not allowing the A/C to turn south sooner than 1D is the traffic on downwind.
extricate: Note that the printed MAPt is 0,5D for the LOC. Whereas the start of ILS Missed APCH Proc is defined at 1D. And in the UK they don't call that MAPt either.
Nothing odd about it. Turn right at 2000' but no sooner than 1 DME. That's what it says. In case of an early G/A, follow the track into the normal place 1 NM short of THR, and only then turn.
I would assume the reason for not allowing the A/C to turn south sooner than 1D is the traffic on downwind.
extricate: Note that the printed MAPt is 0,5D for the LOC. Whereas the start of ILS Missed APCH Proc is defined at 1D. And in the UK they don't call that MAPt either.
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C/A: see the relevant page from Doc 8168 VOL II, linked above.
Indeed, the starting point of missed approach segment is well defined for ILS / 3D approaches: it is just not called MAPt at the design level. Within the scope of the thread, that acronym does not apply for ILS approaches,
The part from VOL I, quoted verbatim by BJJ, opposes the paragraphs right above it. Given the explanation in VOL II, I'd say the 6.1.5 is just worded on the sloppy side. See for yourself:
Indeed, the starting point of missed approach segment is well defined for ILS / 3D approaches: it is just not called MAPt at the design level. Within the scope of the thread, that acronym does not apply for ILS approaches,
The part from VOL I, quoted verbatim by BJJ, opposes the paragraphs right above it. Given the explanation in VOL II, I'd say the 6.1.5 is just worded on the sloppy side. See for yourself:
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Which is why I find Gatwick’s (EGKK) MAPs for ILS or LOC 26L (and ILS or LOC 08R) rather odd in that they require a turn at 1d before the threshold, or at 2000ft, whichever is later.
The MAPt is however at 0.5d before the threshold. In other words, an early go-around on a LOC only approach could involve turning before the MAPt. Does anyone know why?
I understand the problem quite well and have yet to find a satisfactory answer,
-there is no specified MAPt for an ILS other than the point at which you reach the DA (which moves back and forth depending on temperature!)
-you can't turn on a missed approach before the MAPt
-so if you go around before minimums, how do you know when you are allowed to turn
Take for example the night ILS into EHAM 18R. There is no physical MAPt and the go around instructions are to turn right at 400 feet. So when would you turn if you go around at 2 DME?
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That's what most of us would do as well, that's what the aircraft will do in NAV mode, but what do the rules say? Mind you, the threshold might be too late in certain circumstances, like in the same AMS 18R ILS where it is imperative not to infringe the departure area of runway 24!
Hence my (our) search for a specific answer, but I'm afraid this is one of those perpetual discussion points with no definite answer. I look forward to be proven wrong though!
When to turn on a missed approach from an ILS with no identifiable MAPt?
Hence my (our) search for a specific answer, but I'm afraid this is one of those perpetual discussion points with no definite answer. I look forward to be proven wrong though!
When to turn on a missed approach from an ILS with no identifiable MAPt?
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OP is fine. He knows the MAPt label only applies to the charted LOC procedure, not for the ILS. He's only looking for a reference, and have been given multiple. Apologies for being blunt but you are the confusing one, who did not know there is a difference, and refuse to fold in face of the evidence.
If no feelings hurt, I invite you to have a look at the graphics of the two approaches I posted. Both charts are graphically designed by the respective National Civil Authorities / ATS Providers of the Netherlands (EHAM - the Europe's largest airport trafficwise) and the UK (EGKK - world's busiest runway per airliner movement). You do not get there by being sloppy with the details: clearly showing the MISAPCH start for ILS is different from the MAPt associated with the LOC only procedure.
PENKO: later in the day, or tomorrow. May need to ask some people and check FMS coding to give you a 360 answer. This should not be perpetual.
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