APPROACH CHECKLISTS
GPS
30-50 Miles Out
Obtain Atis, set altimeter
Review Approach Plate
Select Approach
Review, compare WP’s from plate to Unit
Review missed approach procedure
Set up radios
Verify GPS mode (vs NAV)
Check RAIM (OTH 3)
At 30 miles, verify ARM
5-10 Miles Before Established on Approach
Flow Control (Pre-landing checklist)
Slow aircraft
Check/set HI
Review WP’s, MDA
Vectors to final, holds, course reversals
Select OBS mode
Set CDI on final approach course inbound
Select FAF as active waypoint (Direct to)
Set auto pilot to HDG, set hdg bug
Once established on final approach course, select LEG mode
Set autopilot to NAV
Intercept course to WP, hold (with reversal),
then approach
Determine heading, fly intercept (or direct to)
Set autopilot to HDG
Select OBS mode
Load approach, select WP (or direct to)
Set CDI to outbound course
Fly heading to, or intercept angle to course
At WP, set CDI to 30° angle (teardrop) off of outbound course
Before reversal, set CDI to inbound Final approach course
Once established on final approach course, select LEG mode
3-5 NM from FAF
Verify GPS mode (vs NAV)
Verify LEG mode
Verify FAF is the active WP
APPROACH CHECKLISTS
ILS
Obtain Atis, set altimeter
Review Approach Plate
Set HI to compass
Set Com 1 to Approach
Set Com 2 to Tower
Set Nav 1 to Approach
Set Nav 2 to intersection/MAP
Set DME
Set ADF
Timer ready
Markers tested
Check localizer (audio)
Review missed procedure
Verify Final Heading
Verify DH
Prop, throttle, set
Gear down, flaps set
Airspeed set, check groundspeed
Review pre-landing checklist
(SA-GUMPS-CP)
At FAF
Review applicable “T’s”:
Time, turn, track, throttle, tune, talk
Keep scan going
Verbalize altitudes, distances
Missed Approach
Power up, pitch up
Gear up, flaps up , open up (cowl)
talk up (“tower, m. ap”)
Fly to MAP
Follow chart procedure
Direct to, enter