Instrument training is naturally geared towards technology-heavy procedures like ILS, VOR and RNAV approaches. In poor weather these instrument procedures are the only way to land, but when the weathers good, theres another option.
Visual approaches are an IFR authorization allowing pilots to land visually in good weather by sighting either the airport or a preceding aircraft, differing from technology-heavy instrument procedures.
Accepting a visual approach transfers significant responsibility to the pilot, including navigation, descent, and maintaining separation from other aircraft, terrain, and wake turbulence.
Unlike instrument approaches, visual approaches have no defined missed approach procedure; a go-around is treated as an IFR departure requiring pilot communication with ATC for new clearance.
Visual approaches must be conducted clear of clouds, and while pilots assume responsibility, ATC has specific weather minimums for offering them.
Instrument training is naturally geared towards technology-heavy procedures like ILS, VOR and RNAV approaches. In poor weather these instrument procedures are the only way to land, but when the weather’s good, there’s another option.
Enter the visual approach
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