Plain English Meaning

A planned course-reversal during an instrument approach. You fly outbound, turn around in a specific way shown on the chart, and roll out heading back toward the runway on the published approach course.

Full Definition

A maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish the aircraft inbound on an intermediate or final approach course. The maneuver is described on the approach chart and consists of an outbound leg, a turn through more than 90 degrees, and a return turn to intercept the inbound course. The point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are to the discretion of , but the maneuver must be completed within the distance and at the specified on the approach chart.