Atlas Air now requires pilots to remain on an instrument approach procedure–even in visual conditions–until passing the final approach fix
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Neither has Atlas, just to keep them backed up until the FAF. I don't think that is such a bad idea do you?
Are not the same thing. Remaining on an instrument approach procedure would require you to actually remain on the procedure, not having it tuned or identified as a backup.
Also, isn't the prevailing industry standard (partially required by regulation) to always have the LOC/ILS tuned in as a backup?
Or failing that some sort of other useful information displayed to help you get to the runway?
Shouldn't you have been doing what you say all along?
Isn't this new requirement posted in the thread starter something that goes "above and beyond" and into the realm of nonsense?
Four yes answers will suffice.
