 Lost comm - Arrival
You're right....I took that as a given.
Bob Gardner
"Sydney Hoeltzli" <last_name@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:3F242078.3010300@swbell.net...
> Bob Gardner wrote:
> > Most, if not all, stepdowns are based on terrain/obstacle clearance, so
it
> > would make sense to follow the procedure. If you break out into VFR,
just
> > use your PIC authority to do whatever you think best.
>
> Bob,
>
> Respectfully, if the pilot breaks out into 'VFR', isn't he bound
> by 91.185(b) to "land as soon as practicable"?
>
> Clearly there is some PIC authority involved in deciding what
> is "practicable". My point is, I don't think we should forget
> ths part of the reg; if the pilot breaks into VMC, but continues
> a protracted IFR arrival procedure and a visual approach into a
> busy airport whilst overflying several airports of suitable
> landing length, it is possible he might have some explaining
> to do.
>
> Cheers,
> Sydney
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