RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
On approach charts, youll usually see both the decision height (DH) and the decision altitude (DA). Theyre pretty much the same thing, but heres the difference: DH is measured above the ground (AGL). The image at the beginning of this section is an example of an RNAV approach plate for Monterey Regional, California.
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