Emergency Low visibility approach

Question 1

When is an ELVA mandatory?

Answer 1

Visibility is below that of the pilots limiting visibility

Cloud base is too low for the pilot to achieve on sight at limiting visibility

Question 2

What are the options to consider before carrying out an ELVA?

Answer 2

Can the ship reverse course and clear the weather

Can the aircraft climb to find a break in the weather

Can the aircraft divert ashore

Is there another ship the aircraft can land on

Does the aircraft have enough fuel to conduct further SCAs, from which he may become visual at his limiting visibility