NA at Night Workarounds?
An instrument approach procedure states “Procedure not authorized at night.” Can this approach be flown at night in VMC on an IFR flight plan? Can it be flown at night VMC on a VFR flight?
Readback: April 2021
Key Takeaways:
- Approaches marked "NA at night" are prohibited as published under IFR, though visual approaches are permitted in VMC with caution for obstacle/lighting issues.
- There is no official guide for waypoint pronunciation; pilots can find local pronunciations via resources like LiveATC.net or by listening to ATC.
- The FAA does not require "round-dial" gauges for instrument checkrides; EFIS-equipped aircraft are fully acceptable if they meet Airman Certification Standards (ACS).
- Standard RNAV (GPS) approaches are being relabeled as "RNP APCH" (an administrative change), while "RNAV (RNP) Authorization Required" approaches demand specialized training and certified aircraft equipment, which is currently rare in general aviation.
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