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Old 16th Nov 2007, 15:58
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haughtney1
 
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In a word "yes"
Visuals into NZAA, WLG, and CH are not particularly risky, and in a smaller jet like a 737-800 far more workable...as long as the traffic/weather permits (so pretty much most days!).
As long as you plan your visual descent point, know the terrain, and are stable by 1000' AAL..500' worst case, its all gravy
FWIW..I reckon there isn't enough emphasis placed on the visual approach these days
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