Originally Posted by
APMR
But ATCs arse is already covered as the AIP clearly spells out the circumstances under which a visual approach at night may be conducted.
ATC are creating a rod for their own backs by including the phrase "when established in the circling area",
Unfortunately, ATC's have to cover their arse and your arse, because most have learned from long experience that just because "its obvious" and clearly spelled out in AIP doesn't mean that pilots will follow the correct procedures.