AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

62 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
unless the red terminating bars or the red side row bars are distinctly visible and identifiable.
(2) The PF will announce his/her intentions to either land, continue (CAT I), or go-around.
Respond with the intention to land if runway environment is in sight, will remain in sight
throughout touchdown and the aircraft is in a position for a safe landing.
(3) If the pilot flying has stated ―landing‖ then this call is not required.
(4) Refer to stabilized approach criteria in paragraph 5.12.
5.12. Stabilized Approach. Unstable approaches are primary contributors to numerous military
and civilian mishaps. Stabilized approaches are essential for the safe operation of aircraft and
are mandatory. The following criteria define specific parameters that mitigate risk during this
critical phase of flight. This philosophy requires aircrew to take immediate corrective actions to
stabilize the approach when outside designated parameters and culminates in a decision point for
the approach. The stabilization point for precision approaches is at 1000 feet above Threshold
Elevation (THRE). For all other approaches (except tactical approaches), the stabilization point
is at 300 feet above THRE unless otherwise briefed by the PF. Tactical approaches will be
executed as briefed by the PF.
5.12.1. The following criteria apply to all approaches:
5.12.1.1. Airspeed is appropriate for the configuration and conditions.
5.12.1.2. Sink rate is no greater than 1000fpm. Note: Under certain conditions (WX,
Threats, Terrain, etc.) some IAPs and Tactical Approaches may require greater than a
1000 FPM descent rate. This increased sink rate will be briefed.
5.12.1.3. All briefings are complete prior to beginning the approach. All checklists are
complete and the aircraft is in landing configuration prior to the stabilization point for the
approach unless contrary to T.O. guidance (i.e., during engine-out operations when
landing is not assured).
5.12.1.4. Aircraft is on the correct track.
5.12.1.5. Aircraft in the correct bank angle to maintain proper approach track for
instrument, circling, or visual/tactical approach.
5.12.1.6. Power set to maintain the descent profile at approach speed.
5.12.1.7. From the beginning of the approach until the stabilization point, anytime the
aircraft is outside these parameters the PM will announce the deviation and the PF will
take immediate corrective action.
5.12.1.8. At the briefed stabilization point, the PM will state the altitude (AGL) and
announce ―stable‖ or ―go-around‖. Example: for a precision approach, PM states ―1000,
stable‖.
5.12.1.9. Momentary minor corrections or deviations are acceptable and defined as:
5.12.1.9.1. Airspeed: +10/-5 kts from target
5.12.1.9.2. Bank Angle: +/- 15 degrees from target
5.12.1.9.3. Rate of Descent: +/- 300 FPM from target