Arrival, Divert, or Destination Change:
WABC
(Weather, Approach (Load), Brief, Checklist) “Vectors for…/Cleared to…”
Weather (ATIS/AWOS)
APPROACH CHECKLIST
Load Approach in GNS Weather - Received
APPROACH BRIEF Altimeter - XX.XX, Set
GNS Procedure - Loaded
Check/Set Items as they are Briefed if applicable
Minimums - Noted/Set
Name of Procedure (e.g., “ILS RWY 5 at NAV Frequency - Set
Chesapeake”) ----------------------------
Configuration and Airspeed (e.g., “Flaps 10 Approach Course - Set
deg, 75 knots”) CDI - VLOC or GPS
NAVAID Frequency Approach - Activated/Armed
Final Course
“Cleared for…/Turn Inbound…”
FAF and Altitude (G/S Intercept)
Approach Course - Verify Set
Minimums (Ensure reported WX is
CDI - Verify VLOC or GPS
acceptable)
LANDING CHECKLIST
Missed Approach Procedure
Fuel Selector - Both
Notes Mixture - Rich
MSA Carburetor Heat - ON
Flaps - 10 deg (or as required)
Obstacles
Seat Belts - On
Non-Precision Approach:
o Profile Fixes and Altitudes Approach - Verify Activated/Armed
o VDP COMM Frequency - Tower or CTAF Preset
Nearing FAF or G/S:
o Missed Approach Point (Location or
Timing) At FAF: Time, Turn, Tune, Talk
Circling Approach: Circling Plan At 1000 ft AGL - Review Missed Approach
MISSED APPROACH
Power - Full / Carburetor Heat - Off
Positive Climb, 75 knots: Flaps - Up
UNSUSPEND / CDI - GPS
Follow Missed Approach Procedure ATC - Notify
CDI Course - Set