Aeronautical Information Manual

a. 1-1-20. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

Provide updated information. Add new WAAS approach minima called Localizer Performance (LP).

b. Table 4-1-3. Other Frequency Usage Designated by FCC

Updates table information.

c. 5-2-7. Instrument Departure Procedures (DP) - Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) and Standard Instrument Departures (SID)

Adds information concerning climb gradients on departures. Clarifies differences between obstruction clearance crossing altitudes and ATC crossing altitudes charted on SIDs. Clarifies that the paragraph is applicable to SIDs only.

d. 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts

Clarifies charted location of obstacles. Updates and clarifies information on Vertical Descent Angle and visual segment. Updates information on the RNAV (GPS) chart and adds LP procedure minima.

e. 5-4-15. Simultaneous Parallel ILS/MLS Approaches (Independent)

Clarifies when pilots can descend on parallel approaches.

f. 5-4-21. Missed Approach

Adds information concerning climb gradients on missed approach and alternate missed approach procedures.

g. 5-5-11. Visual Approach

Provide clarification regarding the need to climb on a visual approach.

h. Figure 7-1-3. Inflight Advisory Plotting Chart

Provide updated information.

i. Entire manual.

Editorial/format changes made throughout the manual.