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Old 4th June 2012 | 22:55
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aviatorhi
 
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that's what I'd load in the FMC and what I'd be flying
The whole point is you're on a visual and flying neither the Y or Z approach, loading the FMS with the "VFR 35R" procedure would be most appropriate.

Let's assume worst case scenario, and we lose coms on the GA. If i fly the published missed, at least ATC knows where I'm going, and where to protect airspace.
A check airman, is unaware of squawking 7600 and looking for light gun signals, finds it safer to barrel headlong into traffic?

From InFO 11003 (FAA AFS-200):

Pilots should be aware of the responsibilities of accepting and flying Visual Approaches, particularly during marginal VMC and notify ATC immediately if:

- Unable to continue following the preceding aircraft
- Unable to remain clear of clouds
- Unable to retain sight of the airport
- A climb is required.
If you don't want to accept the responsibility in marginal conditions then don't accept a visual in marginal conditions. In CAVU conditions I suggest you "see and avoid" and follow the lost comms procedures outlined by the regulating agency. In the case of the FAA that would be see and avoid other traffic, squawk the appropriate code, and return for landing via light gun signals.
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