Minimum descent altitude definition
Minimum descent altitude means the lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circle-to-land maneuvering in execution of a standard instrument approach procedure, where no electronic glide slope is provided.
Minimum descent altitude means a specified altitude in a 2D instrument approach.
Minimum descent altitude or minimum descent height” means a specified altitude or height in a non-precision approach or circling approach below which descent must not be made without the required visual reference;
More Definitions of Minimum descent altitude
Minimum descent altitude. means the altitude ASL specified in the Canada Air Pilot or the route and approach inventory for a nonprecision approach, below which descent shall not be made until the required visual reference to continue the approach to land has been established; (altitude minimale de descente)
Minimum descent altitude means the altitude ASL, specified in the Canada Air Pilot or the Restricted Canada Air Pilot for a non-precision approach, below which descent is not to be made until the required visual reference necessary to continue the approach to land has been established; (altitude minimale de descente)