Which Descent Rate value is part of Stabilized Approach Criteria?

Which Descent Rate value is part of Stabilized Approach Criteria?

• A. +1,000 FPM
• B. -1,000 FPM
• C. +2,000 FPM
• D. 0 FPM

Answer: (A)

Stabilized approach criteria expect a steady, controlled descent on the final approach path. A common standard is that the descent rate should be limited to about 1,000 feet per minute or less. This keeps the aircraft on a stable glide path, allowing for small corrections without overreacting or overspeeding as you near the runway. The value that fits this criterion is plus 1,000 feet per minute, since it represents the upper limit of a safe, stable descent rate. A descent rate of 2,000 FPM is much too steep and would compromise stability; a descent rate of 0 FPM would mean level flight without a descent; and a negative rate would indicate a climb, not an approach path.

Stabilized approach criteria expect a steady, controlled descent on the final approach path. A common standard is that the descent rate should be limited to about 1,000 feet per minute or less. This keeps the aircraft on a stable glide path, allowing for small corrections without overreacting or overspeeding as you near the runway. The value that fits this criterion is plus 1,000 feet per minute, since it represents the upper limit of a safe, stable descent rate. A descent rate of 2,000 FPM is much too steep and would compromise stability; a descent rate of 0 FPM would mean level flight without a descent; and a negative rate would indicate a climb, not an approach path.