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.
A visual approach is an IFR authorization that allows pilots to land visually by sighting the airport or preceding traffic, relying on basic flight skills rather than complex instrument procedures.
Despite its visual nature, accepting a visual approach transfers responsibility for obstacle, traffic, and wake turbulence separation from ATC to the pilot.
It lacks a defined missed approach segment; go-arounds are treated as IFR departures requiring immediate ATC contact, and the approach necessitates VFR conditions with the pilot remaining clear of clouds.
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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