Originally Posted by
Blip
Surely there needs to be some common sense here. If a pilot arrives at a the "Approach ban point" and can see the runway, for goodness sake, what is the problem?!
That's where section (e) of the quoted reference comers in. Visual references acquired = clear to continue.
Originally Posted by
keithl
I had to answer a very similar question recently. I (and those I consulted) concluded that, going back to basics, an instrument approach is complete on acquisition of the required visual references. The landing is then completed visually. All Cat1 Instrument approaches become visual approaches at some point without further approval from ATC.
Therefore, all that stuff about whether or not you need permission, or 800m, or anything else, is obscuration. You were on an instrument approach - you acquired the visual references - you used them to land. End of story.
Agreed 100%. The rules state that as long as you have the required visual references (clearly defined in JAR Ops) then the approach may be continued visually.
It's all quite straightforward, really.