An Instrument Approach Procedure is defined as a series of predetermined maneuvers by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles and assurance of navigation signal reception capability, beginning from the initial approach fix to a point from which a landing can be completed or to a point where holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply.

An Instrument Approach Procedure is defined as a series of predetermined maneuvers by reference to flight instruments with specified protection from obstacles and assurance of navigation signal reception capability, beginning from the initial approach fix to a point from which a landing can be completed or to a point where holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply.

• A. A series of predetermined maneuvers by reference to flight instruments with obstacle protection and navigation signal assurance, beginning from the initial approach fix to a point where a landing can be completed or to the point where holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply.
• B. A weather briefing format used for approach planning only.
• C. A procedure for performing aerial refueling.
• D. A manual describing radio navigation frequencies.

Answer: (A)

An Instrument Approach Procedure is defined by a sequence of maneuvers that you perform by reference to flight instruments, with protected airspace to keep you clear of obstacles and with assurance that the navigation signals you rely on will be available. It begins at the initial approach fix and continues to a point from which a safe landing can be completed, or to a point where holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply. This captures the purpose of an approach: a published, instrument-guided path from IAF to a point where you can either land or transition to further airspace with guaranteed obstacle clearance. The other options don’t describe an approach procedure. A weather briefing format is for plan-making and weather considerations, not the sequence of instrument-guided maneuvers with protected airspace. A procedure for aerial refueling is unrelated to civilian instrument approaches. A manual describing radio navigation frequencies is a reference document, not an approach procedure with defined protection and navigation-capability requirements.

An Instrument Approach Procedure is defined by a sequence of maneuvers that you perform by reference to flight instruments, with protected airspace to keep you clear of obstacles and with assurance that the navigation signals you rely on will be available. It begins at the initial approach fix and continues to a point from which a safe landing can be completed, or to a point where holding or en route obstacle clearance criteria apply. This captures the purpose of an approach: a published, instrument-guided path from IAF to a point where you can either land or transition to further airspace with guaranteed obstacle clearance.

The other options don’t describe an approach procedure. A weather briefing format is for plan-making and weather considerations, not the sequence of instrument-guided maneuvers with protected airspace. A procedure for aerial refueling is unrelated to civilian instrument approaches. A manual describing radio navigation frequencies is a reference document, not an approach procedure with defined protection and navigation-capability requirements.