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| Term: |
APPROACH SPEED |
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| Meaning: | The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing. This speed will vary for different segments of an approach as well as for aircraft weight and configuration. |
| Previous Term: | APPROACH SEQUENCE [ICAO] |
| Next Term: | APPROACH WITH VERTICAL GUIDANCE (APV) |