For non-precision approaches, which option aligns with the guideline?

For non-precision approaches, which option aligns with the guideline?

• A. Use all automation until landing.
• B. Use only that level of automation that assists in tracking, descent management and speed control.
• C. Fly manual throughout.
• D. Enable autopilot only for lateral guidance.

Answer: (B)

On non-precision approaches, you don’t have vertical guidance, so staying on the published path means you must actively manage descent and speed, with automation providing support rather than taking over the entire approach. The best choice is to use only the level of automation that assists in tracking the lateral path, controlling the descent profile, and keeping speed within limits. This helps you maintain situational awareness and accuracy on the approach while still allowing you to intervene if needed. Fully automating until you land can reduce your monitoring and risk missing altitude steps or constraints. Flying manual throughout ignores helpful automation that can reduce workload and improve precision. Relying only on lateral guidance ignores the crucial descent and speed management aspects of a non-precision approach.

On non-precision approaches, you don’t have vertical guidance, so staying on the published path means you must actively manage descent and speed, with automation providing support rather than taking over the entire approach. The best choice is to use only the level of automation that assists in tracking the lateral path, controlling the descent profile, and keeping speed within limits. This helps you maintain situational awareness and accuracy on the approach while still allowing you to intervene if needed.

Fully automating until you land can reduce your monitoring and risk missing altitude steps or constraints. Flying manual throughout ignores helpful automation that can reduce workload and improve precision. Relying only on lateral guidance ignores the crucial descent and speed management aspects of a non-precision approach.