Garmin 530w Guida Utente

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Flying a DME Arc Approach

The GPS overlay for a DME arc approach uses 

additional Jeppesen-provided waypoints to define the 
arc. These waypoints are indicated by “D” as the first 
letter in the waypoint name. This is followed by three 
numbers indicating the radial the waypoint lies on. The 
last letter indicates the radius of the arc. 

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VOR Rwy 22

 

NOTE: As this manual was being written, the let-
ter/number DME arc names were being replaced 
with standard five-letter intersection names. You 
may encounter either naming convention for an 
approach you select. 

When cleared for a DME arc approach, you may do 

one of the following to intercept the arc: 

• Follow a specified radial inbound to intercept the 

IAF. 

•  Fly  directly  to  the  IAF  at  the  beginning  of  the 

arc. 

• Follow ATC vectors which allow you to intercept 

the arc at any point along the arc. 

This example is based upon a flight from Hutchin-

son (Kansas) Municipal (KHUT) to Billard Municipal 
(KTOP) in Topeka, Kansas. The VOR/DME runway 22 

approach is selected, along with “D258G/LEBVY” as 
the IAF. 

1.    Select Billard Muni (KTOP) as your destination, 

via the direct-to key or as the last waypoint 
in a flight plan. 

2.    Press the PROC key and select the “VOR 22” 

approach. From the transitions window, select 
“LEBVY” as the IAF. Then, select “Load?” (or 
“Activate?”, if already cleared direct to the IAF 
for the approach). 

DME Arc Approach