Landing Procedures Flashcards
Is it legal to land a civil aircraft if the actual visibility is below the minimums published on the approach chart?
No, 14 CFR Part 91 states that no pilot operating an aircraft, except a military aircraft of the U.S., may land that aircraft when the flight visibility is less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach procedure being used.
When landing at an airport with an operating control tower following an IFR flight, must the pilot call FSS to close the flight plan?
No, if operating on an IFR flight plan to an airport with a functioning control tower, the flight plan will automatically be closed upon landing.
What happens if you forget to close your flight plan after landing at an airport without an operating control tower?
The airspace surrounding that airport cannot be released for use by other IFR aircraft until the status of your flight has been determined.
If the visibility provided by ATC is less than that prescribed for the approach, can a pilot legally continue an approach and land?
No, according to 14 CFR Part 91, no pilot may land when the flight visibility is less than the visibility prescribed in the standard IAP being used. ATC will provide the pilot with the current visibility reports appropriate to the runway in use. However, only the pilot can determine if the flight visibility meets the landing requirements indicated on the approach chart.
How will you determine flight visibility when coming out of the clouds on an approach?
If the approach has a lighting system, look for clues such as the decision bar located 1,000 feet from the runway threshold and sequenced flashing lights known as the ‘rabbit’. If you spot the decision bar and know your distance from the threshold, you can calculate your visibility.
