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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;

Annex I — Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to IX · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Easy Access Rules, 27 Mar 2026 revision · Read the article