How to Read an IFR Approach Chart
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Flying at MSA guarantees at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance. Non-precision approaches (such as a localizer, VOR, LNAV, or NDB) use a Maltese cross for the FAF. This will give you a stabilized, manageable descent to the runway. MSAs are used in emergencies. Each segment in the circle has its MSA labeled.
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