Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
OK. Forget “dirt strips”.
Walk me through how a 5,700kg + aircraft engaged in ‘commercial’ operations - e.g. aerial work - is legally able to land somewhere that does not have an instrument approach.
I landed a jet at Ginbata when it was first built. No nav. aids. No forecast. Descend to LSALT ( or grid MORA)plus 500. If not visual divert to Newman. Simples. Check the synoptic chart for wind direction and use area QNH . Easy.