Its true. You really dont have the whole picture, by design. Alternate missed approach fixes have been sneaking onto approach charts for a while, but you wont easily find a way to use them. Its even difficult to find out when you would use those alternate holding patterns. [IMGCAP(1)] Those alternate missed approach holding fixes are associated with alternate missed approach procedures. These are in addition to your regular missed approach procedures and are established whenever the…
Alternate missed approach procedures are undisclosed contingency plans designed to keep IFR approaches functional if the primary missed approach navigation facility becomes unavailable, particularly for conventional procedures where final and missed approaches rely on different navaids.
Pilots receive instructions for these mandatory alternate procedures verbally from ATC or via FDC NOTAMs; they are not depicted on standard approach charts to prevent confusion.
A significant operational challenge for pilots is that GPS systems do not support these alternate procedures, requiring manual navigation and heightened situational awareness to avoid following the incorrect missed approach track.
It’s true. You really don’t have the whole picture, by design. Alternate missed approach fixes have been sneaking onto approach charts for a while, but you won’t easily find a way to use them. It’s even difficult to find out when you would use those alternate holding patterns.
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