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Old 29th Jul 2017, 19:00
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That doesn't make it an instrument approach.

If FMS Bridge is an instrument approach, tell us:

What are the approach minimums?
Where's the initial approach fix? Final approach fix? Missed approach point?
Why must pilots confirm visual sighting of the airport environment / preceding traffic?
Why must the the aircraft remain clear of clouds?
Per 8260.55, why is the procedure only authorized in VMC?
Per 8260.55, why may ATC offer RVFPs only when visual approaches are in use?

And again, why is it not in 8260.3, the standard for all instrument approach procedures?

aterpster gave some good insight earlier on why RVFPs are the way they are and how FAA AFS feels about them.
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