Approach Ban

Question 1

Purpose of an Approach Ban

Answer 1

Designed to prevent pilots from attempting an approach that there is no hope of completing safely if at all.

The approach band removes the right to even attempt an approach

Question 2

Instrument approaches are normally governed by…

Answer 2

Ceiling height only; visibility shown on approach chart is advisory only.

Question 3

The approach band is an exception to be in Government by ceiling height because

Answer 3

It is based on runway visual range (RVR) observations

Question 4

When an approach band is an effect, the pilot may not

Answer 4

1 - complete and approach past the final approach fix inbound,

2 - where there is no FAF, the point where the final approach course is intercepted

Question 5

For general aviation, and approach pan only applies to

Answer 5

Airports served by an RVR

Question 6

Minimum RVR if
RVR A Only
RVR A and B
RVR B only

Answer 6

1200
1200/600
1200

Question 7

Approach Ban exceptions (5):

Answer 7

Approach Ban doesn’t apply if:
- aircraft has passed the FAF (if no FAF, aircraft has already intercepted final approach course)

• we’re on a training flight and plan missed approach
• when RVR varying above and below
• RVR is less than minimum, but reported visibility is 1/4 sm
• pilot is conducting Approach to Cat III minima.
• RVR is not available or not reported

Question 8

When Low Visibility are in effect:

Answer 8

Pilots are prohibited from conducting an APV or Cat 1 or 2 ILS approach

This prohibition applies regardless of any exceptions.