Jim
But, it IS used for the basis of interpretation of what the FAA intends
or means when it comes to operations
As an aside.......
I've had a nasty experience with the FAA and NTSB when one of my pilots
was killed on a night IFR into SLC hauling freight. I believe he iced
up and went in before he knew what had happened on his initial descent.
Was solo in a C210T and a very experienced guy with thousands of hours.
At the NTYSB hearing a federale said he had seen me falsifying records
in my office during the initial investigation after the crash. I was
out on a freight run during that day of hearings and missed his
phucking lying performance. I told him later that I hoped to see him
one evening on the streets and I'd thrash him. Doesn't have anything to
do with the AIM but I feel better having said this.