Night offshore landings: a new approach?

[JimL]

Just found this text in EASA OPS - it may already have been in EU-OPS

Additional specific training when not using the CDFA technique with level flight at or above MDA/H:

a. The training should detail:

i. the need to facilitate CRM; with appropriate flight crew communication in particular;

ii. the additional known safety risks associated with the ‘dive-and-drive’ approach philosophy which may be associated with non-CDFA;

iii. the use of DA/H during approaches flown using the CDFA technique;

iv. the significance of the MDA/H and the MAPt where appropriate;

v. the actions to be taken at the MAPt and the need to ensure that the aeroplane remains in a stable condition and on the nominal and appropriate vertical profile until the landing;

vi. the reasons for increased RVR/Visibility minima when compared to the application of CDFA;

vii. the possible increased obstacle infringement risk when undertaking level flight at MDA/H without the required visual references;

viii. the need to accomplish a prompt go-around manoeuvre if the required visual reference is lost;

ix. the increased risk of an unstable final approach and an associated unsafe landing if a rushed approach is attempted either from: and

1. inappropriate and close-in acquisition of the required visual reference; or
2. unstable aeroplane energy and or flight path control; and

x. J. The increased risk of CFIT (see introduction).

Looks like the regulator already had it covered!

Jim