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	APP
CAT 2 ILS	Green	RA	APP
RNAV and VOR with vertical guidance	RNP	Magenta	DA	APP
LPV & LNAV/VNAV	Magenta	DA	APP
LNAV	Magenta	MDA + 50’	APP
VOR	Magenta	MDA + 50’	APP
Localizer without vertical guidance	Localizer	Magenta	MDA rounded-up to nearest 100ft	NAV

Magenta modes not implemented yet.

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 mode). Have the VOR frequency and course set up in preview (Cyan needles) as backup during the approach.

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.