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Unstabilized approach

The final approach of an aircraft that has not achieved a stable rate of descent or controlled flight track by a predetermined altitude, usually 500 feet AGL.

Dictionary Term

Unstabilized approach

Definitions

  • The final approach of an aircraft that has not achieved a stable rate of descent or controlled flight track by a predetermined altitude, usually 500 feet AGL.
  • The final approach of an aircraft that has not achieved a stable rate of descent or controlled flight track by a pre-determined altitude, usually 500 feet AGL.

References

  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008