Plain English Meaning

A standard, printed set of instructions for flying down to a runway when you can't see outside, using your instruments and the navigation tools listed on the chart.

Full Definition

Published step-by-step procedures that allow a pilot, flying solely by reference to instruments, to transition from the en route environment down to a point near the runway from which a landing can be made visually. Each procedure specifies the navigation aids or fixes to be used, prescribed tracks, altitudes, descent profile, missed approach instructions, and the minimum weather and values required to complete the .