Can You Fly This VOR Approach To Runway 31?

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1) What's the minimum equipment you need to fly this approach?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! You only need a single VOR to fly this approach.

Incorrect. You only need a single VOR to fly this approach.
2) What's the approach's initial approach fix?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! The JWJ VOR is the initial approach fix (IAF).

Incorrect. The JWJ VOR is the initial approach fix (IAF).
3) What's the farthest you can fly from JWJ VOR during your procedure turn?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! You need to remain within 10 NM of the JWJ VOR during your procedure turn.

Incorrect. You need to remain within 10 NM of the JWJ VOR during your procedure turn.
4) Why does a star (*) precede the 1620' descent altitude? You can only descend to 1620 before TUWAJ:

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! The 1620' step down or MDA only applies if you have a local altimeter setting. Otherwise, you're limited to 1700'.

Incorrect. The 1620' step down or MDA only applies if you have a local altimeter setting. Otherwise, you're limited to 1700'.
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5) While on the final approach course, how can you recognize TUWAJ?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! You can recognize TUWAJ by crossing 2 DME from JWJ, or by crossing the TNU 026 radial.

Incorrect. You can recognize TUWAJ by crossing 2 DME from JWJ, or by crossing the TNU 026 radial.
6) What's your missed approach point?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart

Awesome! The JWJ VOR is your missed approach point (MAP).

Incorrect. The JWJ VOR is your missed approach point (MAP).
7) You're using the local altimeter setting, landing straight in on Runway 31 and the REIL lights are inoperative. If you can identify TUWAJ, what's your required visibility to land?

KMIW VOR RWY 31 Chart
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Awesome! REIL lights don't affect the published visibility requirements.

Incorrect. REIL lights don't affect the published visibility requirements.

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Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder and lifelong pilot. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed the development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com.

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Can You Fly This VOR Approach To Runway 31?

Awesome! You only need a single VOR to fly this approach.

Incorrect. You only need a single VOR to fly this approach.

Awesome! The JWJ VOR is the initial approach fix (IAF).

Incorrect. The JWJ VOR is the initial approach fix (IAF).

Awesome! You need to remain within 10 NM of the JWJ VOR during your procedure turn.

Incorrect. You need to remain within 10 NM of the JWJ VOR during your procedure turn.

Awesome! The 1620' step down or MDA only applies if you have a local altimeter setting. Otherwise, you're limited to 1700'.

Incorrect. The 1620' step down or MDA only applies if you have a local altimeter setting. Otherwise, you're limited to 1700'.

Awesome! You can recognize TUWAJ by crossing 2 DME from JWJ, or by crossing the TNU 026 radial.

Incorrect. You can recognize TUWAJ by crossing 2 DME from JWJ, or by crossing the TNU 026 radial.

Awesome! The JWJ VOR is your missed approach point (MAP).

Incorrect. The JWJ VOR is your missed approach point (MAP).

Awesome! REIL lights don't affect the published visibility requirements.

Incorrect. REIL lights don't affect the published visibility requirements.