Visual Approaches

Question 1

Visual approaches are to be specifically cleared by:

Answer 1

ATC.

Question 2

A visual approach at night shall only be conducted at an airport to which the:

Answer 2

PIC has previously operated and is entirely familiar with the terrain affecting both the descent path and the area surrounding the airport.

Question 3

The PF May conduct a visual approach provided the following conditions can be maintained throughout the approach:

Answer 3

• Visual contact with the landing runway environment (runway threshold, approach lighting, or other markings identifiable with the runway).
• A visibility along the intended flight path not less than 5km.

Question 4

When a thin layer of ground fog or mist is present at an airport in otherwise good visibility conditions, the minimum RVR for a visual approach must be:

Answer 4

800m, or the visibility required for a non precision approach to the runway of intended use, whichever is the greater, regardless of the approach lighting or time of day.

Question 5

In all cases the approach shall be discontinued if:

Answer 5

The specified visual reference is lost.

In the event of a MAP, advise ATC as soon as practicable to ensure appropriate procedure is followed.

Question 6

If the preceding traffic is not sighted, ATC may still clear an aircraft for a visual approach.
In this case ATC retain responsibility for:

Answer 6

Traffic and wake separation.

If crew advise traffic insight then they become responsible for this.