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    Can You Fly This Approach Into Aspen?

    Think you're ready for this high mountain approach?

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    1. 1) Why is the approach named "LOC/DME-E" instead of "LOC/DME RWY 15?"
      View KASE LOC/DME-E Chart

      This is a circling approach.

      This is a circling approach.

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    2. 2) Does this approach have a glideslope?
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      This approach doesn't have a glideslope.

      This approach doesn't have a glideslope.

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    3. 3) How many initial approach fixes does this approach have?
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      This approach has two initial approach fixes - DBL VOR and AJAXX.

      This approach has two initial approach fixes - DBL VOR and AJAXX.

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    4. 4) What is the final approach fix?
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      DOYPE is your final approach fix.

      DOYPE is your final approach fix.

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    5. 5) How can you recognize the missed approach point?
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      The Missed Approach Point (MAP) is 4DME from IASE.

      The Missed Approach Point (MAP) is 4DME from IASE.

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    6. 6) How far is the missed approach point from the runway threshold?
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      The MAP is 2.6NM from the runway threshold.

      The MAP is 2.6NM from the runway threshold.

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    7. 7) What do the oblong shapes represent on the airport diagram?
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      This is a displaced threshold.

      This is a displaced threshold.

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    8. 8) What is the PAPI glide slope angle?
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      The PAPI is set to a 3.5% glide slope.

      The PAPI is set to a 3.5% glide slope.

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    9. 9) What does the "D" in a black box represent on the airport diagram?
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      Runway declared distances are published in the chart supplement.

      Runway declared distances are published in the chart supplement.

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    10. 10) Does the back course for IPKN display normal or reverse sensing if you execute the missed approach procedure?
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      Because you're flying outbound, the back course has normal sensing.

      Because you're flying outbound, the back course has normal sensing.

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    Well, that's a tough approach...

    You scored %. Study your approach charts, and you'll be shooting approaches into Aspen like a pro in no time.

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    Nice work.

    You scored %. You have most of this approach down.

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    Nailed it!.

    Congrats - you scored %. Well done.

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    Aleks Udris

    Aleks is a Boldmethod co-founder and technical director. He's worked in safety and operations in the airline industry, and was a flight instructor and course manager for the University of North Dakota. You can reach him at aleks@boldmethod.com.

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