Originally Posted by ACMS
Really mate? I suppose a circling approach in bad weather whilst an ILS was available to save a few minutes and make you feel like Chuck would be perfectly acceptable as well?
There is a time and a place for visual approaches, I've done Hundreds in my time all over the world and will continue to advocate their use as long as it's JUSTIFIED under ALL circumstances on the day.
I think you've lost sight of the job requirement.......
Why would you do that?
An ILS approach is justified in bad weather.
Just like a visual approach is justified in good weather to keep the traffic flowing and to prevent the backlog and slowdowns that we all love so much.
Saving one minute is 3-6 mm and an additional landing or takeoff slot.
I think you've lost sight of the job requirement!