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When flying an IFR approach, what is the significance of the term 'MDA'?
MDA stands for Minimum Descent Altitude, which is the lowest altitude to which descent is authorized on a non-precision approach, below which you cannot descend
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Question: When flying an IFR approach, what is the significance of the term 'MDA'?
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- Maximum Descent Altitude - the highest altitude permitted during the approach.
- Minimum Decision Altitude - the altitude at which a go-around must be executed. ✅ Minimum Descent Altitude - the lowest altitude to which descent is authorized on a non-precision approach without visual reference.
- Missed Approach Descent Altitude - the altitude specified for the initial descent of a missed approach.
Correct answer: Minimum Descent Altitude - the lowest altitude to which descent is authorized on a non-precision approach without visual reference.
Explanation: MDA stands for Minimum Descent Altitude, which is the lowest altitude to which descent is authorized on a non-precision approach, below which you cannot descend without visual reference to the runway.
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