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Old 1st Jun 2013, 23:58
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Another_CFI
 
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The UK-AIP section AD 1.1 contains the following which describes the applicable absolute minima, but my understanding is that ATCOs no longer need to remind pilots if they are going to land below the minima.

2.10 Approach Ban - All Aircraft
2.10.1 The requirements for the commencement and continuation of an approach (approach ban) applicable to all EU-OPS AOC
operations is given in EU-OPS 1.405. The UK CAA has obtained a derogation to allow all UK EU-OPS AOC operations to apply
the approach ban method outlined in this section.
2.10.2 The approach ban requirements for public transport operations, aerial work and private operations are defined in Articles 107,
108 and 109 of the Air Navigation Order 2009.
2.10.3 An aircraft may commence an instrument approach regardless of the reported RVR/Visibility but the approach shall not be
continued below 1,000 ft above the aerodrome if the relevant RVR/Visibility for that runway is at the time less than the specified
minimum for landing.
2.10.4 If, after passing 1,000 ft in accordance with paragraph 10.3, the reported RVR/Visibility falls below the applicable minimum, the
approach may be continued to DA/H or MDA/H.
2.10.5 The approach may be continued below DA/H or MDA/H and the landing may be completed provided that the required visual
reference is established at the DA/H or MDA/H and is maintained.

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