Which aircraft types execute the CV-1/CV-2 instrument approaches?

• A. Piston
• B. Helicopters
• C. Gliders
• D. Jet/Turboprop

Answer: (D)

Instrument approaches are tied to aircraft performance and the capabilities required to fly them safely in instrument conditions. CV-1 and CV-2 procedures are designed for higher-performance airplanes, specifically jets and turboprops, because they demand higher approach speeds, reliable flight-management capability, and precise navigation to meet the protected airspace and descent profiles. Slower or lighter aircraft—like piston-powered planes, gliders, or rotorcraft—generally operate with different minima and procedures better suited to their performance and avionics, so they aren’t the intended users of these CV approaches. In short, the faster, more capable jet/turboprop category is the best fit for CV-1/CV-2 instrument approaches.