The final approach segment on a precision approach begins at the FAF, which is also known as which alternative point?

The final approach segment on a precision approach begins at the FAF, which is also known as which alternative point?

• A. Final Approach Fix
• B. Glide slope intercept.
• C. Threshold crossing height.
• D. Missed approach point.

Answer: (B)

On a precision approach, the final approach segment starts at the point where the instrument glide slope becomes usable along the final approach course—the glide slope intercept point. This is the moment you’re established on the vertical path that will guide you down to the runway, after which you follow the glide slope to the threshold. The term Final Approach Fix is mainly used for non-precision approaches, and the other options describe different concepts (threshold crossing height is a height near the runway, and the missed approach point is where you initiate a go-around if you don’t land).

On a precision approach, the final approach segment starts at the point where the instrument glide slope becomes usable along the final approach course—the glide slope intercept point. This is the moment you’re established on the vertical path that will guide you down to the runway, after which you follow the glide slope to the threshold. The term Final Approach Fix is mainly used for non-precision approaches, and the other options describe different concepts (threshold crossing height is a height near the runway, and the missed approach point is where you initiate a go-around if you don’t land).