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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The article details a complex IFR flight simulator challenge, dubbed "rapid approach roulette," involving a sequence of diverse instrument approaches at multiple airports in the Monterey Bay area.
The simulation emphasizes quick adaptation to changing weather, managing workload between approaches, and navigating through various IFR procedures including RNAV, VOR-A, and ILS approaches.
Participants must practice adaptive flight planning and interaction with simulated Air Traffic Control, including requesting alternate missed approach instructions and coping with a simulated GPS outage requiring traditional navigation.
The challenge tests a pilot's ability to handle dynamic IFR environments, highlighting the importance of regulatory interpretation and proficient use of both modern and conventional navigation tools.

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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.