PA.X.D.S12FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Execute a landing.

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Execute a landing.

Bottom line

If the flight visibility is less than that prescribed for the approach, then the pilot must execute a missed approach regardless of the reported visibility. If the flight visibility meets the minimum prescribed for the approach, then the approach may be continued to a landing.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-21–10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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