RNAV approachs to all RWYs that have an ILS.
There should be RNAV approaches to all ILS equipped RWYs and SOPs should dictate that if an ILS (GS) is U/S then use the next best instrument approach should be used.
I've been flying for many years and grew up with visual approaches as the standard arrival procedure unless WX conditions dictated otherwise. However, times have changed, not all airlines allow pilots to practice visual approaches on CAVOK days, and not all international pilots operate consistently to the same airports. Therefore you can see how the Asiana, and now EVA, pilots got caught out. Also take into account pilot fatigue, due to long haul operations, when the human is operating at much less than normal capacity.
An RNAV should provide sufficient guidance to allow for stabilized approach criteria to a minima where visual take over happens in stabilized conditions.
But yes I do believe that the 3 times table needs to be emphasized and practiced mentally during pilot training, and without a calculator...
Last edited by Capt Groper; 11th Aug 2013 at 07:37.