Plain English Meaning

An instrument approach where the equipment tells you whether you are lined up with the runway, but does not tell you whether you are at the right height. You handle the descent yourself using altitudes printed on the approach chart.

Full Definition

Instrument approach procedures that provide lateral (left/right) course guidance to a runway or airport, but do not provide electronic vertical (glidepath) guidance. The pilot must manage the descent using published step-down altitudes and a minimum descent altitude (MDA).

Context Anchor

Seen when using traditional navigation systems, such as an , to fly an approach in or .