Operations

Stabilized Approach

Definition

An approach where the aircraft is in the proper landing configuration, on the correct flight path, at the target approach speed, by a specified altitude (usually 1000 feet IFR or 500 feet VFR). Unstabilized approaches require a go-around.

Related Terms

Go-Around

The procedure of abandoning an approach or landing attempt and climbing away for...

Approach Speed

The indicated airspeed during the final approach segment. Typically Vref plus co...

VREF(Vref)

Reference landing speed, typically 1.3 times VS0 for the landing weight and conf...

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