LOWI for pilots checklist - Revision history

Patrick Weineis: /* 2.2 LOC DME West approach */

2021-12-20T18:37:35Z

2.2 LOC DME West approach

Patrick Weineis: /* 2.1 LOC DME East approach */

2021-12-20T18:37:12Z

2.1 LOC DME East approach

Claus Faber: /* 2.2 LOC DME West approach */

2017-05-04T14:07:56Z

2.2 LOC DME West approach

Claus Faber: /* 2.1 LOC DME East approach */

2017-05-04T14:04:09Z

2.1 LOC DME East approach

Claus Faber: /* 2.2.1 Visual for runway 26 */

2016-11-21T20:03:36Z

2.2.1 Visual for runway 26

Claus Faber: /* 2.2 LOC DME West approach */

2016-11-21T20:03:02Z

2.2 LOC DME West approach

Claus Faber: /* 2.2 LOC DME West approach */

2016-11-21T20:02:29Z

2.2 LOC DME West approach

Claus Faber: /* 2.1.2 Landing Runway 08 */

2016-11-21T20:00:41Z

2.1.2 Landing Runway 08

Claus Faber: /* 2.1.1 Landing Runway 26 */

2016-11-21T20:00:03Z

2.1.1 Landing Runway 26

Claus Faber: /* 2.1 LOC DME East approach */

2016-11-21T19:59:25Z

2.1 LOC DME East approach

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 == 2.2 LOC DME West approach ==
-# Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_LOC%20DME%20West_07082012.pdf LOC DME West Approach chart]] visible at all times
+# Have the [[https://www.vacc-austria.org/index.php?page=content/chartlist&icao=LOWI LOC DME West Approach chart]] visible at all times
 # set radio altimeter to decision height of 2.510ft above ground
 # Descend to reach ELMEM at 13.000 (local QNH) or at level told by ATC with speed 250kt or less. From the South, fly a teardrop entry towards ELMEM.
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 # Descend with v/s following the table on the bottom of the approach chart (no glideslope!)
 # When approaching RUM NDB, verify speed 165kt or less, altitude 5.000ft and clearance, which runway to approach - otherwise: go around
-# Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_Visual%20Approach_07082012.pdf Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
+# Have the [[https://www.vacc-austria.org/index.php?page=content/chartlist&icao=LOWI Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
 # Disconnect Autopilot now

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 == 2.1 LOC DME East approach ==
-# Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_LOC%20DME%20East_07082012.pdf LOC DME East Approach chart]] visible at all times
+# Have the [[https://www.vacc-austria.org/index.php?page=content/chartlist&icao=LOWI LOC DME East Approach chart]] visible at all times
 # Tune VOR receiver 1 to OEV 111.10
 # Set OBS 1 to follow to 254°
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 # Intercept 254° radial towards OEV 111.10
 # Intercept glideslope and monitor descent following the table at the bottom of the chart
-# Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_Visual%20Approach_07082012.pdf Innsbruck Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
+# Have the [[https://www.vacc-austria.org/index.php?page=content/chartlist&icao=LOWI Innsbruck Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
 # If necessary, clarify, which runway to land (Tower will tell you on initial contact)
 # Approaching MAPt, verify altitude about 4400ft, speed 165kt or below and runway in sight, if not: go around (see below)

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 # Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_LOC%20DME%20West_07082012.pdf LOC DME West Approach chart]] visible at all times
 # set radio altimeter to decision height of 2.510ft above ground
-# Descend to reach ELMEM at 13.000 (local QNH) or at level told by ATC with speed 250kt or less
+# Descend to reach ELMEM at 13.000 (local QNH) or at level told by ATC with speed 250kt or less. From the South, fly a teardrop entry towards ELMEM.
 # Tune OEJ VOR (109,70) into VOR receiver 1 (NOT OEV!)
-# Tune OBS 1 to 067°
+# Tune OBS 1 to 066°
 # Tune RTT NDB (303) into NDB Receiver 2 (for go-around)
 # If necessary, enter holding over ELMEM: Inbound radial 104°, left turn, 1 minute
-# When cleared LOC DME West approach, leave ELMEM at 104°, ready to catch 067° inbound radial OEJ, descend to 11.500ft
+# When cleared LOC DME West approach, leave ELMEM at 104°, ready to catch 066° inbound radial OEJ, descend to 11.500ft
-# Prepare aircraft to reach AB NDB at 165kt or below (this could be as early as now!)
+# Prepare aircraft to reach RUM NDB at 165kt or below (this could be as early as now!)
-# Catch 067° inbound radial OEJ
+# Catch 066° inbound radial OEJ
 # Descend with v/s following the table on the bottom of the approach chart (no glideslope!)
-# When approaching AB NDB (=D4.4 OEJ), verify speed 165kt or less, altitude 5.000ft and clearance, which runway to approach - otherwise: go around
+# When approaching RUM NDB, verify speed 165kt or less, altitude 5.000ft and clearance, which runway to approach - otherwise: go around
 # Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_Visual%20Approach_07082012.pdf Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
 # Disconnect Autopilot now
 === 2.2.1 Visual for runway 26 ===
-# at AB NDB, verify further clearance - if not: go around
+# at RUM NDB, verify further clearance - if not: go around
 # sharp Right turn (25+°) until runway in sight
-# Verify landing clearance - if not: go around the LOC DME East go around procedure
+# descend and land, brake hard to vacate via A (makes controllers happy)
 === 2.2.2 Visual for runway 08 ===
 # keep visual distance from terrain at all times until touchdown
-# Right turn towards INN NDB
+# AT RUM NDB, right turn towards INN NDB
 # Descend to 3.700-4000ft.
 # set radio altimeter to 400ft above ground
 # Before INN NDB, turn right parallel to the runway (about 267°, but maintain visual separation from terrain!), watch DME OEJ increase to 14,1nm DME OEJ
-# reduce to landing speed, gear down
+# flaps full, gear down
 # At 14,1nm DME OEJ or visually, turn right and descend for final runway 08
-# Verify landing clearance - If not: go-around: Max rate of climb on runway heading until intercept 67° inbound radial OEJ (for the rest, see next section below)
+# Verify landing clearance - If not: go-around: Max rate of climb on runway heading until intercept 66° inbound radial OEJ (for the rest, see next section below)
-# land and brake to be able to vacate via B (makes controllers smile)
+# land and brake hard to be able to vacate via B (makes controllers smile)
 === Go-around LOC DME West ===
 # Max rate of climb
-# Continue inbound radial 67° OEJ and outbound radial 065° OEJ until 9.500ft
+# Continue inbound radial 66° OEJ and outbound radial 064° OEJ until 9.500ft
 # fly past RTT NDB for 1 minute, left "teardrop" entry into holding over RTT, right around, inbound radial 226°, 1 minute.

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 # Tune VOR receiver 1 to OEV 111.10
 # Set OBS 1 to follow to 254°
-# Tune NDB receiver 2 to AB NDB (313) for go-around, step 1
+# Tune NDB receiver 2 to RUM NDB (320) for go-around, step 1
 # Tune NDB receiver 1 to RTT NDB (303) for go-around, step 2
 # Set radio altimeter to decision height of 2510ft above ground
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 # If necessary, enter holding: Right turn, 226° inbound radial, 1 minute
 # When cleared LOC DME East approach, leave RTT at 210°, ready to intercept 254° radial OEV 111.10
-# Prepare aircraft to reach speed below 165kt by AB NDB (for heavy aircraft, this might be as early as now!)
+# Prepare aircraft to reach speed below 165kt by MAPt=dme6,3 OEV (for heavy aircraft, this might be as early as now!)
 # Intercept 254° radial towards OEV 111.10
 # Intercept glideslope and monitor descent following the table at the bottom of the chart
 # Have the [[http://charts.vacc-austria.org/LOWI/LOWI_Approach_Visual%20Approach_07082012.pdf Innsbruck Visual Approach Chart]] visible until touchdown
 # If necessary, clarify, which runway to land (Tower will tell you on initial contact)
-# Approaching AB NDB, verify altitude about 4400ft, speed 165kt or below and runway in sight, if not: go around (see below)
+# Approaching MAPt, verify altitude about 4400ft, speed 165kt or below and runway in sight, if not: go around (see below)
-# Switch off autopilot and autospeed now
+# Switch off autopilot now
 === 2.1.1 Landing Runway 26 ===
-# Check landing clearance at RTT (or late clearance), if not: go around
+# Check landing clearance at MAPt (or late clearance), if not: go around
 # Flaps down, gear down, landing speed
 # fly manually a dog's leg (left-right) over Innsbruck to meet extended centerline runway 26, manually following the OEV glideslope.
-# land and brake for a short landing, avoiding a backtrack (makes life for controllers easier).
+# land and brake hard for a short landing, avoiding a backtrack (makes life for controllers easier).
 === 2.1.2 Landing Runway 08 ===
 # keep visual distance from terrain at all times until touchdown
-# at AB NDB, turn left towards INN NDB, 230° roughly, descending to 3.700-4000ft.
+# at 4,2dme OEV, turn left 230° roughly, descending to 3.700-4000ft.
 # set radio altimeter at 400ft above ground (helps you maintaining 3700ft or more)
 # Before INN NDB, turn right (visually) parallel to the runway, watch DME OEV decrease and then increase to 3,5nm DME OEV
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 # At 3,5nm DME OEV or visually, turn right and descend for final runway 08
 # Verify landing clearance - If not: go-around on LLZ OEV 074° until D14.0 OEV, then direct RTT to enter holding at RTT NDB at 9.500ft
-# land and brake to be able to vacate via B (makes controllers smile)
+# land and brake hard to be able to vacate via B (makes controllers smile)
 === Go Around LOC DME East ===
 # Verify Autopilot OFF
 # climb on LLZ OEV (111.10, course 254°) with max rate of climb and speed below 165kt
-# At 1nm DME OEV, left turn to 060° to AB NDB (it's in NDB receiver 2!)
+# At 1nm DME OEV, left turn to 060° to RUM NDB (it's in NDB receiver 2!)
 # Rejoin outbound OEV radial (074°) and continue climb with max gradient
 # At 14nm DME OEV, turn to RTT NDB (it's in NDB receiver 1!) and enter holding at 9500ft

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 === 2.2.1 Visual for runway 26 ===
-# verify further clearance - if not: go around
+# at AB NDB, verify further clearance - if not: go around
-# Right turn until runway in sight
+# sharp Right turn (25+°) until runway in sight
 # Verify landing clearance - if not: go around the LOC DME East go around procedure
 # descend and land, brake to vacate via A (makes controllers happy)