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# Steep Approach Mode

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This feature is only available in the E190/195.
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The E190 and E195 are equipped with a special mode to perform steep approaches. This mode will increase the amount of drag to keep the approach speed on a high descent rate by deploying spoilers 4+5. The angle of attack of the spoilers depends on the position of the yoke. Pulling the yoke lowers the spoilers (e.g. during flare/landing) while pushing the yoke extends them further.

### Procedure

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Steep approach uses FLAPS FULL but MCDU is set to FLAPS 5 by default. Remember to change it accordingly on the landing preference page.
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#### Arm

When approaching the glideslope press the STEEP button on the left side of the pedestal.

* A white STEEP FMA will appear on PFD
* Steep approach mode is now armed. To disarm just press the button again.

<figure><img src="/files/HPOPrt29y3YQdCDyPkqA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Button to arm/disarm the steep approach mode.</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Engage

When all of the following conditions are met the steep approach mode will become active which is indicated by a green, momentairly flashing STEEP FMA on PFD:

* STEEP mode is armed
* Flaps are set to FULL
* Gear is DOWN

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We recommend to set the flaps to FULL shortly before intercepting the glideslope otherwise you will end up in a long horizontal flight with deployed spoilers and high N1.
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If the conditions are no longer present during the approach, the steep approach mode is automatically deactivated.
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#### Landing

For a proper flare and touchdown while in steep approach mode you need to consider:

* Start the flare earlier.
* Initial flare is with power on.
* High tailstrike risk.