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NDB approach entry from IAF

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Given the NDB approach for KFHR:

Let's say you are cleared from ISLND direct to FHR for the NDB approach. How do you maneuver safely and legally to the the outbound leg once you reach the IAF?

The turn to the outbound course is 114 degrees. Turning direct outbound is going to put you well to the west into the unsafe area.  What is the correct way (what does ATC expect you to do?)?

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    Lucas on Nov 08, 2014

    Assuming a speed of 90 knots and standard winds, you will hit the NDB and fly outbound for 3 minutes wile descending to 2,300 feet, then turn to 114 for 1 minute. After that make a right 180 to a heading of 294 when within 10 (miles),10 (degrees of the final course) and cleared for the approach descend to the MDA of 800 feet. Your missed will be reaching the NDB as this is a terminal approach. It is imperative that you remain within 10 nautical miles of the NDB if you are at 2,300 feet so in the case of strong winds from the north you would probably only want to go 2 minutes on the outbound leg.
    I might make a video on this and add it later on if I find the time with my incredibly busy schedule especially since the release of our software on iTunes.

    Cheers
    Lucas
    Pilot Training Solutions

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  2. Lucas on Nov 10, 2014

    As Promised here is the video:
    http://youtu.be/JtO7aA5JGdU

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