The Transition Point on a Normal Approach is how many feet AGL?

• A. 100 ft
• B. 200 ft
• C. 300 ft
• D. 400 ft

Answer: (B)

The Transition Point on a normal MH-65E approach is the altitude at which you finish the instrument/approach segment and begin configuring and preparing for landing. This point is 200 feet above the ground.

Choosing 200 ft provides a practical balance: you have enough time and visibility to verify the landing area, confirm alignment, and set the aircraft for landing, while still being close enough to the ground to complete the final approach and transition smoothly to landing. Being higher would keep you in the approach longer and delay necessary landing configurations; being lower would leave less room to adjust for winds, drift, or any small misalignment. Thus, 200 feet AGL is the standard Transition Point.