Question

If specifically requested by the pilot, aircraft may be vectored to intercept the final approach course inside the approach gate but no closer than the ____.

a) Final approach fix
b) Outer marker
c) Glide slope intercept point
d) Missed approach point

Answer 1

Pilots can request to be vectored to intercept the final approach course inside the approach gate but no closer than the glide slope intercept point, ensuring a stabilized approach.

Step-by-step explanation:

If specifically requested by the pilot, aircraft may be vectored to intercept the final approach course inside the approach gate but no closer than the glide slope intercept point. This is the point where the aircraft begins its final descent for landing following the glide slope. By not allowing aircraft to be vectored any closer, air traffic control ensures a stabilized approach and allows sufficient time for flight crew to establish the aircraft on the final approach path.