Question

Refer to the KAPA ILS or LOC/DME RWY 35R approach chart. The correct procedure for intercepting the glide slope is to: Descend to 8,000 feet prior to reaching JIDOG and intercept the glideslope at JIDOG no lower than 8,000 feet. Remain above 9,000 until FIRPI or until the glideslope intercept has occurred. You must be established on the glideslope shortly after passing FIRPI. Cross FIRPI at or above 9,000 feet until intercepting the glide slope, then cross JIDOG at 8,000 feet.

Answer 1

The correct procedure to intercept the glide slope is to descend to 8,000 feet before JIDOG, intercept the glide slope at JIDOG without going below this altitude, remain above 9,000 feet until FIRPI or glide slope intercept, establish on the glide slope after FIRPI, and cross JIDOG at 8,000 feet following the descent on the glide path.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the correct procedure for intercepting the glide slope on an instrument landing system (ILS) or localizer/distance measuring equipment (LOC/DME) approach for runway 35R. To intercept the glide slope correctly, the pilot must first descend to 8,000 feet prior to reaching JIDOG. At JIDOG, the pilot intercepts the glide slope but ensures not to descend below 8,000 feet. It is also important to stay above 9,000 feet until reaching FIRPI or until the glide slope intercept occurs. Once established on the glide slope shortly after passing FIRPI, the aircraft should cross FIRPI at or above 9,000 feet before descending along the glide slope and crossing JIDOG at 8,000 feet.

This procedure ensures that the aircraft maintains safe altitude clearances and correctly aligns with the glide path for a precise approach onto runway 35R. This technique is crucial for safe aircraft operations during reduced visibility or inclement weather conditions when pilots rely on instrument approaches to land safely.