Alternate Missed

When the problem was the missed approach, my favorite tool was requesting alternate missed approach instructions. With a single ATC transmission, the requirement vanished because we werent flying that missed. At least, thats how I interpreted the regs, and the statute of limitations is past. I later realized I could even suggest my own procedure to get pointed at the IAF for the next approach. This permitted a fun game of rapid approach roulette, which is what this sim challenge is all about.

jwanwest

Monday, October 28, 2019 at 12:00 AM ET

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This article details an IFR flight simulator challenge called "rapid approach roulette," involving a continuous sequence of instrument approaches at various Monterey Bay area airports.
The challenge emphasizes dynamic decision-making, multitasking, and adapting to changing weather and ATC instructions, particularly through the use of alternate missed approach procedures to chain approaches.
It includes diverse navigation scenarios, such as a simulated GPS outage requiring reliance on traditional VOR/DME, and encourages pilots to critically evaluate procedures and regulations.

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Back when I was doing daily instruction in questionably fit aircraft, we ran into “required equipment” quandaries nearly every flight. We need DME to identify the step-down; we need an ADF for the missed. This was before ubiquitous IFR GPS, so meeting the requirement involved a panel of orange glowing numerals and cryptic needles … or creativity.

When the problem was the missed approach, my favorite tool was requesting alternate missed approach instructions. With a single ATC transmission, the requirement vanished because we weren’t flying that missed. At least, that’s how I interpreted the regs, and the statute of limitations is past. I later realized I could even suggest my own procedure to get pointed at the IAF for the next approach. This permitted a fun game of rapid approach roulette, which is what this sim challenge is all about.