To: (Separate email addresses with commas)
From: (Your email address)
Message: (Optional)
Send
Cancel

Thanks!

Close

Quiz: 7 Questions To See If You Can Fly The LOC/DME-E Approach Into Aspen

This story was made in partnership with Envoy Air. Check out the full series here. Ready to apply? Submit your application here.
Boldmethod

Good luck!


  1. 1) Why is the approach named "LOC/DME-E", and not "LOC/DME RWY 15?"
    View FAA Approach Chart

    Only circling minimums are published for this approach. Typically, circling only approaches are designed for one of the following reasons: 1) The final approach course alignment with the runway centerline exceeds 30 degrees. 2) The descent gradient is greater than 400 ft/NM from the FAF to the threshold crossing height (TCH). 3) A runway is not clearly defined on the airfield. 

    Only circling minimums are published for this approach. Typically, circling only approaches are designed for one of the following reasons: 1) The final approach course alignment with the runway centerline exceeds 30 degrees. 2) The descent gradient is greater than 400 ft/NM from the FAF to the threshold crossing height (TCH). 3) A runway is not clearly defined on the airfield. 

  2. 2) How many initial approach fixes does the approach have?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    There are two initial approach fixes, both denoted by (IAF): DBL VOR and AJAXX.

    There are two initial approach fixes, both denoted by (IAF): DBL VOR and AJAXX.

  3. 3) If you're equipped with 1 GPS receiver and 1 VHF nav receiver in your plane, can you fly the approach?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    According to the chart, dual VHF navigation receivers are required for the approach.

    According to the chart, dual VHF navigation receivers are required for the approach.

  4. 4) What descent angle do you need to fly past the final approach fix?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    The approach requires a 6.59 degree angle from the FAF inbound.

    The approach requires a 6.59 degree angle from the FAF inbound.

  5. 5) You've crossed DOYPE. You're flying a Category A aircraft, and you're flying at 110 knots indicated with a 10 knot headwind. How low can you descend?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    According to the AIM, if it becomes necessary to fly faster than the aircraft's published category, the minimums for the higher category must be used. In this case, you're flying at a Category B speed (91 knots or more, but less than 121 knots)

    According to the AIM, if it becomes necessary to fly faster than the aircraft's published category, the minimums for the higher category must be used. In this case, you're flying at a Category B speed (91 knots or more, but less than 121 knots)

  6. 6) How can you identify the missed approach point?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    The missed approach point is identified by DME from I-ASE.

    The missed approach point is identified by DME from I-ASE.

  7. 7) How far is the missed approach point from the runway threshold?
    View FAA Approach Chart

    The MAP is 2.6 NM from the runway threshold, and 4 DME from I-ASE.

    The MAP is 2.6 NM from the runway threshold, and 4 DME from I-ASE.

Nobody said this would be easy...

Your score: % Better luck next time.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic

You have most of this approach down. Nice work.

Your score: %

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic

Nailed it!

Your score: %

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic
kase-loc-dme-e-faa2 X

Ready to launch your airline career? Get started by applying to Envoy Air today.


Colin Cutler

Colin Cutler

Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder and lifelong pilot. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed the development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com.

Images Courtesy:

Recommended Stories

Latest Stories

    Load More
    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email