Originally Posted by Lantirn in post #10
Of course 6.5.3.2 is a good reason for ATC do deny any visual approach. But i have flown many visual approaches there.
6.5.3.2 is only about the case where ATC initiates the visual approach, not when it's the pilot asking for one.
(A Squared already gave that reply in post#20)
Originally Posted by FlyingStone in post #22
That proves that it's not a good idea to let a civil judge with zero aviation expertise make the judgement in such a case. It's absolutely ridiculous that an ATCO gets blamed for a stupid pilot flying into terrain after requesting and getting a visual approach!
Originally Posted by hkgfooey
Why not simply ask for radar vectors for downwind 17 which will bring you to the MVA of 2900 ft or fly the LCTR A approach with a CAT C/D circling minma of 1700 ft and then left base for 17. I would see that as better than the RNAV 35 anyway as you join a left downwind with the runway in sight out to the left all times.
Because CFU airport often has a thin stratus cloud layer at around 1600' but with great visibilty as soon as you get under it. The OP wouldn't be asking the question if he could see the runway at 2900 ft.
