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missed approach segment — That part of an instrument approach procedure between the missed approach point (MAP), the missed approach way point (MAWP), or the point of arrival at the decision height and the specified missed approach NAVAID (navigational aid), intersection … Aviation dictionary
segments of an instrument approach procedure — An instrument approach procedure may have as many as five separate segments, depending on how the approach procedure is structured. The approach segments begin and end at designated fixes. However, under some circumstances certain segments may… … Aviation dictionary
feeder route — i. A route designated on instrument approach procedure charts for aircraft to proceed from an en route structure to the initial approach fix. Also called a transition route. See also arrival segment. ii. Air route or service that feeds traffic to … Aviation dictionary
meter-fix time/slot time — In air traffic control, a calculated time to depart after the meter fix in order to cross the vertex at the actual calculated time. This time reflects any descent speed adjustment and any applicable time that must be absorbed prior to crossing… … Aviation dictionary
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