Approach Types

Side by side comparison of approach types

Approach Type	Sub Category	Needle Color	Minimums	Arm Approach
ILS with vertical guidance	CAT 1 ILS	Green	DA (BARO)	APP
ILS with vertical guidance	CAT 2 ILS	Green	RA	APP
RNAV and VOR with vertical guidance	RNP	Magenta	DA	APP
RNAV and VOR with vertical guidance	LPV & LNAV/VNAV	Magenta	DA	APP
RNAV and VOR	LNAV	Magenta	MDA + 50 ft	APP
RNAV and VOR	VOR	Magenta	MDA + 50 ft	APP
Localizer without vertical guidance	Localizer	Magenta	MDA rounded up to nearest 100 ft	NAV

RNAV Notes

• Use RNAV and VOR profile for RNAV-RNP, RNAV-GPS, RNAV/FMS Visual, and VOR approaches.

• VOR approaches are treated like an RNAV approach (flown in magenta needles, armed with APP). Have the VOR frequency and course set up in preview (cyan needles) as backup during the approach.

• RNAV/GPS with vertical guidance captures GP (glide path). FMA armed status shows L/VNAV or LPV depending on the procedure.

• After GP or GS is captured, set ALTSEL to the missed-approach altitude. ALTSEL is ignored during GS and GP.

ILS / CAT II Notes

• CAT I: minimums = BARO. Disconnect AP by 200 ft AGL.

• CAT II: both PFDs on RA minimums (same value), both NAV receivers on the ILS, dual valid NAV. FMA shows APPR 2.

• Back-course: CRS = front course. Use NAV or APP. GS is inhibited. See FGCS Lateral Modes.

Localizer Notes

• Localizer approaches are flown similar to an RNAV approach.

• Localizer approach minimums: take the published minimum and round it up to the nearest hundred feet.