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Old 23rd October 2002 | 19:04
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bookworm
 
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Assuming your valley was in the area you cite in your signature, try 14CFR 91.175

c) Operation below DH or MDA. Where a DH or MDA is applicable, no pilot may operate an aircraft, ..., at any airport below the authorized MDA or continue an approach below the authorized DH unless --

(1) The aircraft is continuously in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvers,...;

(2) The flight visibility is not less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach being used; and

(3) ..., at least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot:

(i) The approach light system,... [other lights follow in (ii) to (x)]

Unlike the situation on this side of the Pond, I believe the assessment of flight vis is entirely up to the pilot for Part 91 ops.
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