Let's keep this thread alive with different NS safety thoughts.
Q. As all of the N.S operators now have "stabilised" night visual approaches, with gates one must aim for, why, coming off the end of an ARA (rig radar as we used to call it), is it acceptable to be landing off 300' minima?
For instance, on a CAVOK night with 20 kts, I have to be established on finals at a mile out and not descending below 400' until I have good visual reference to the deck lights. On an ARA, after getting the platform visual at 3/4nm & 300', (poor vis & probably little wind to help), and already offset by 15°, I have a lot less time & reference to make a safe final approach & landing.
Does this seem to be inconsistent or am I missing something?
Comments please.