Terminal guidance refers to the guidance delivered during which phase of flight?

• A. Initial phase
• B. Middle phase
• C. Terminal phase
• D. Post-landing

Answer: (C)

Terminal guidance is the guidance provided during the final portion of flight as the aircraft approaches the runway and prepares to land. This phase includes vectors to the final approach course, setting and maintaining the proper descent rate and airspeed, aligning with the runway, and guiding the aircraft to a stabilized approach and touchdown. The initial phase is the takeoff and initial climb, while the middle or en-route phase covers cruising to the destination area, and post-landing is after touchdown, so they’re not the phase where approach and landing guidance is delivered.