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Old November 30th 05, 12:01 AM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
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Default Shooting an approach


"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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Henning DE wrote:
Hi Henning,

Yes, an approach is an IFR procedure for descending to within a few
hundred feet of the runway, so that a landing can be made visually.

To "shoot" an approach is to perform the approach procedure.


But you only do it when it's in season.

Matt B.
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the Optimist hopes it will change,
the Realist adjusts the sails."