NA at Night Workarounds?
An instrument approach procedure states “Procedure not authorized at night.” Can this approach be flown at night in VMC on an IFR flight plan? Can it be flown at night VMC on a VFR flight?
Readback: April 2021
Key Takeaways:
- Instrument approaches prohibited at night cannot be flown as such, but visual approaches or VFR navigation using the procedure are permissible in VMC, with pilots remaining vigilant for obstacle hazards.
- There is no official guide for waypoint pronunciation; pilots can use resources like LiveATC.net or listen to other aircraft and ATC for local pronunciations.
- Instrument checkrides are not restricted to "round gauges"; modern EFIS-equipped aircraft are perfectly acceptable for the test if they are instrument-legal and capable of meeting ACS requirements.
- "RNP APCH" is an administrative update for standard GPS approaches, while "RNAV (RNP)" or "RNP AR APCH" ("Authorization Required") are distinct, more advanced procedures requiring specific crew training and aircraft authorization, which few GA aircraft currently possess.
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