prospector, Hawkins descent to 6,000 is another point that highlights the failure to comply with SOP. The requirements to be met for a VMC or IMC descent,
Permission has been given to descend to 6,000 ft QNH in VMC conditions, or using the approved NDB procedure in IMC conditions, provided that;
1. cloud base reported to be 7,000 or better
2. visibility reported to be 20 km or better
3. ASR is available and used to monitor flight below FL160
4. no snow showers in the area
At the time both VMC and IMC descents required monitoring by radar, to say otherwise is to say 20 km vis and no snow showers were not a requirement either. He was not monitored by radar.
Last edited by megan; 8th Dec 2019 at 00:46.