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Old November 20th 03, 06:20 AM
Kobra
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A visual approach requires VFR minimums to be issued. I believe you
need 3 miles of visibility for that.


I think it depends on your AGL altitude. If you're below 1200' AGL outside
any magenta circles you only need 1mile vis. and inside the magenta circle
you would have to be below 700' AGL and only need 1 mile vis. If it was a
class E surface area then you would need 3 miles vis. to get in VFR. I
think.

Kobra



A contact approach is fine with 1 mile and clear of clouds, and can be
issued in controlled airspace. However, if you can see the runway,
you don't need a contact approach. On the other hand, if you can't
see the runway but can see the ground, are familiar with the area,
know where you are, and are confident you can fly to the airport
visually while remaining clear of clouds and maintaining 1 mile flight
visibility, a contact approach is the way to go.

Michael