IFR Alternate Question
Hello fellow aviation enthusiasts, I have a question: Does this aerodrome require an Alternate? (for an IFR flight to the aerodrome in DAY VMC)
IFR Aerodrome, (R-NAV) available.
No TAF serivice available.
No Navaid at Aerodrome.
I`m 99% sure it it does require an alternate as the Jepps say something like "If aerodrome forecast is provisional/Not available" alternate must be planned with a firm forecast".
To me it seems rather clear, however, Some have suggested that you can plan without an alternate using the "500` Above LSALT / 8km at Aerodrome rule" and just use the Area Forecast, but that is under the RADIO AIDS section of the Jepps and refers to flight to an aerodrome not having a radio aid on the ground, and has nothing to do with a TAF being available or not.
Anyone got a definitive answer? if so could you let me know the Jepp reference.
cheers,
M.L.