Redefine your VDP: the visual descent point meets the TERPS criteria for a normal descent, but you can set your own standard.(APPROACH CLINIC)

From: IFR | Date: November 1, 2006| Author: Clark, John | Copyright information

According to the AIM, a Visual Descent Point (VDP) is a defined point on the final approach course of a non-precision, straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided necessary visual criteria are met.

The FAA doesn't define normal descent. The TERPS folks define the normal range for the descent angle to be between 2.75 degrees and 3.77 degrees. That equals between 291 feet per mile and 400 fe...

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