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Can You Fly This Approach Into Aspen?

Think you're ready for this high mountain approach?

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  1. 1) Why is the approach named "LOC/DME-E" instead of "LOC/DME RWY 15?"
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    This is a circling approach.

    This is a circling approach.

  2. 2) Does this approach have a glideslope?
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    This approach doesn't have a glideslope.

    This approach doesn't have a glideslope.

  3. 3) How many initial approach fixes does this approach have?
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    This approach has two initial approach fixes - DBL VOR and AJAXX.

    This approach has two initial approach fixes - DBL VOR and AJAXX.

  4. 4) What is the final approach fix?
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    DOYPE is your final approach fix.

    DOYPE is your final approach fix.

  5. 5) How can you recognize the missed approach point?
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    The Missed Approach Point (MAP) is 4DME from IASE.

    The Missed Approach Point (MAP) is 4DME from IASE.

  6. 6) How far is the missed approach point from the runway threshold?
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    The MAP is 2.6NM from the runway threshold.

    The MAP is 2.6NM from the runway threshold.

  7. 7) What do the oblong shapes represent on the airport diagram?
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    This is a displaced threshold.

    This is a displaced threshold.

  8. 8) What is the PAPI glide slope angle?
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    The PAPI is set to a 3.5% glide slope.

    The PAPI is set to a 3.5% glide slope.

  9. 9) What does the "D" in a black box represent on the airport diagram?
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    Runway declared distances are published in the chart supplement.

    Runway declared distances are published in the chart supplement.

  10. 10) Does the back course for IPKN display normal or reverse sensing if you execute the missed approach procedure?
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    Because you're flying outbound, the back course has normal sensing.

    Because you're flying outbound, the back course has normal sensing.

Well, that's a tough approach...

You scored %. Study your approach charts, and you'll be shooting approaches into Aspen like a pro in no time.

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Nice work.

You scored %. You have most of this approach down.

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Nailed it!.

Congrats - you scored %. Well done.

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Aleks Udris

Aleks is a Boldmethod co-founder and technical director. He's worked in safety and operations in the airline industry, and was a flight instructor and course manager for the University of North Dakota. You can reach him at aleks@boldmethod.com.

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