VNAV - CIRCLING TO LAND B737-800 (2 ENGINES)

[Rev. 4.0 / Jan 09]

TURNING BASE **
Heading for Runway Flaps 30/40 + Speed V/S - 200 ft/min [simulator only] Landing C/L

ABEAM THRESHOLD
Start timing**

DOWNWIND
Track to be followed with precision

MDA
Check ALT ACQ then set heading Check ALT HOLD then set HDG SEL Turn right/left 45 to maintain desired track Reset G/A Altitude

FINAL APPROACH FIX 4 OR 5 NM TO RWY Gear Down Flaps 15 + Speed LDG C/L to Flaps

GP (descent to MDA)
Verify Crossing Alt Xcheck Altimeters Monitor Approach

WINGS LEVELLED
Start timing*
LOC CAPTURED or LNAV

45

2 NM TO GP
Set or confirm MDA Select or verify VNAV PTH Select or verify SPD INTV Confirm RNP Status

NORMAL GLIDE PATH CONFIRMED

A/P + A/T OFF Recheck G/A Altitude Recycle F/Ds

FINAL ***
Follow 3 profile

LANDING

* Rule = 20 seconds half of Headwind or Tailwind component (in seconds). ** Rule = 3 sec. / 100 ft half of Headwind or Tailwind component in seconds. Ex: 3 x 650 ft = 20 sec half of HW or TW

Designed by

*** In case of missed approach, always make a climbing turn in the shortest direction towards the landing runway: Climb to the MDA and accelerate after turning.