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Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:27 pm
by ThePilot_Ace
Hi all, I was wondering how to calculate the decision height/altitude for approach?

Re: Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:41 pm
by Anxyous
No calculating involved... It's the altitude the ILS takes you to.

Re: Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:58 pm
by Fozzer
Hi all, I was wondering how to calculate the decision height/altitude for approach?


I always make the decision to ensure that the plane has landed before I approach the door to step out... ;)...!

Paul....G-BPLF... 8-)...!

Re: Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:29 pm
by ThePilot_Ace
No calculating involved... It's the altitude the ILS takes you to.


Sorry I don't understand, could you please expand? Thanks.

Re: Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:35 pm
by DaveSims
For most ILS the decision height is 200 feet agl.  The only way to know for sure is to have the approach plates for that approach, as the minimums can vary from runway to runway.

Re: Decision Height

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:45 pm
by ThePilot_Ace
ok thanks.