Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the req...
Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
Bottom line
The applicant exhibits the skill to: Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-2–7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-31) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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