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BROKE CFI
The final approach fix for a precision approach is glide slope interception which is indicated by the lightning bolt lookin thing. This occurs right before the maltese cross which is the FAF for a non precision approach. AIM Chapter 1
The Final Approach Segment for a precision approach begins where the glideslope intercept altitude coincides with the center of the glideslope. There is no defined "point" where this occurs, no Final Approach
Fix.
Glideslope Intercept altitude is depicted with a lightning bolt by some AIP providers (NOS, NOAA) and not others (Jeppesen, LIDO).
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