 Approach Question.
This is one that always kind of confused me a little bit. It probably shouldn't be a big deal but just something I noticed.
Lets say we are shooting an ILS approach. Plane has no DME or GPS. It is stated that the GS Intercept altitude (denoted by the little lightnig bolt) is the FAF for a precision approach. However the LOM (maltese cross) indicates the FAF if its a non precision approach. Now lets say for example you intercept the glideslope and start your timer. Which point would you want to start your timer? This is just for redundancy of course but do you use the LOM or the GS Intercept?
I always use the LOM because that is the FAF for non-precision and the point of using the timer is because of loss of GS. Therefore making it a non-precision approach? If anybody has some thoughts on this please post them. Thanks.
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