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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Key Takeaways:

The article details a multi-leg IFR flight simulator challenge that involves a series of approaches and missed approaches to different airports in the Monterey Bay area.
The challenge emphasizes dynamic adaptation to rapidly changing conditions, including varied weather, ATC instructions, and unexpected scenarios like a GPS outage requiring a switch to traditional navigation.
Pilots are required to demonstrate strong multi-tasking skills, setting up subsequent approaches while still flying missed approach procedures, and making quick decisions under pressure.
The simulation is designed to test and enhance IFR proficiency, resource management, and the ability to adapt to complex, high-workload instrument flying environments.

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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.