landing decision point (LDP)
EASA defines “landing decision point (LDP)” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.
‘landing decision point (LDP)’ means:
(a)for helicopters, the point used to determine landing performance from which, an engine failure having been recognised at this point, the landing may be safely continued or a balked landing initiated;
(b)for VCA, the point used to determine landing performance from which the landing may be safely continued or a balked landing initiated, following a CFP;
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