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Part I — Section 4, Chapter 3 I-4-3-3<br />

w = (12h + 87) km/h, where h is altitude in thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> metres; or<br />

w = (2h + 47) kt, where h is altitude in thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> feet.<br />

The area associated with the straight portion shall be exp<strong>and</strong>ed to account for the maximum drift from an unrecognized<br />

beam wind component <strong>of</strong> ± 56 km/h (± 30 kt) in addition to ± 5° heading tolerance, since the pilot is expected to have<br />

appraised the wind speed within ± 30 kt (56 km/h) on the previous segments. The minimum length <strong>of</strong> the intermediate<br />

track being intercepted shall provide sufficient additional distance to accommodate these tolerances <strong>and</strong> the associated<br />

fix tolerances. See Appendix A, “Initial approach using dead reckoning (DR)”.<br />

3.3.4 Obstacle clearance<br />

The obstacle clearance in the initial approach primary area shall be a minimum <strong>of</strong> 300 m (984 ft). In the secondary<br />

area, 300 m (984 ft) <strong>of</strong> obstacle clearance shall be provided at the inner edge, reducing linearly to zero at the outer<br />

edge. See Figure I-2-1-1 in Chapter 1. For calculating obstacle clearance at a given point, see Chapter 1, 1.6, “Obstacle<br />

clearance”.<br />

3.3.5 Descent gradient<br />

The optimum descent gradient in the initial approach is 4.0 per cent (Cat H, 6.5 per cent). Where a higher descent<br />

gradient is necessary to avoid obstacles, the maximum permissible is 8.0 per cent (Cat H, 10 per cent).<br />

3.4 INITIAL APPROACH SEGMENT USING A RACETRACK PROCEDURE<br />

3.4.1 General<br />

Racetrack procedures are used where sufficient distance is not available in a straight segment to accommodate the<br />

required loss <strong>of</strong> altitude <strong>and</strong> when entry into a reversal procedure is not practical. Racetrack procedures may also be<br />

specified as an alternative to reversal procedures to increase operational flexibility.<br />

3.4.2 Shape <strong>of</strong> a racetrack procedure<br />

The racetrack procedure has the same shape as a holding pattern but with different operating speeds <strong>and</strong> outbound<br />

timing. The inbound track normally becomes the intermediate or final segment <strong>of</strong> the approach procedure.<br />

3.4.3 Starting point<br />

The racetrack procedure starts at a designated facility or fix.<br />

3.4.4 Entry<br />

3.4.4.1 Entry into a racetrack procedure shall be similar to entry procedures for holding patterns as specified in<br />

Part <strong>II</strong>, Section 4, Chapter 1, 2.1, with the following additional considerations:<br />

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