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On a non-precision approach, what is the missed approach point?

A. The point where you transition from the approach to the missed approach procedure.
B. The point where you reach decision altitude (DA).
C. The point where you cross the threshold of the runway.
D. The point where you contact the tower for landing clearance.

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Final answer:

The missed approach point on a non-precision approach is where the pilot transitions from the approach to the missed approach procedure.

Step-by-step explanation:

On a non-precision approach, the missed approach point is A. The point where you transition from the approach to the missed approach procedure. This is the point during an instrument approach at which the pilot must decide whether to continue attempting to land or to execute a missed approach if the pilot does not have the runway environment in sight or cannot make a safe landing. Decision altitude (DA) is used with precision approaches, whereas non-precision approaches use a minimum descent altitude (MDA) and require the pilot to reach a missed approach point where they can safely transition to the missed approach if the landing is not viable.

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