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AP.V.E.S13

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Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing.

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Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-21
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Approach to an Airport With an Operating Tower, With an Approach Control › Landing
determine if the flight visibility meets the landing requirements indicated on the approach chart. If the flight visibility meets the minimum prescribed for the approach, then the approach may be continued to a landing. If the flight visibility is less…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-58
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-21. Missed Approach
become established on the prescribed missed approach course, the pilot should make an initial climbing turn toward the landing runway and continue the turn until established on the missed approach course. Inasmuch as the circling maneuver may be accomplished…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-29
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-6. Approach Clearance
landing. 4. If proceeding to an IAF with a published course reversal (procedure turn or hold-in-lieu of PT pattern), except when cleared for a straight in approach by ATC, the pilot must execute the procedure turn/hold-in-lieu ... complete the approach. 5. If cleared to an IAF/IF via a NoPT route, or no procedure turn/hold-in-lieu of PT is published, continue with the published approach. 6. In addition to the above, RNAV aircraft may be issued a clearance direct…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-55
Chapter 4: Approaches › Visual Approaches
approach may be used in lieu of conducting a SIAP, and both allow the flight to continue as an IFR flight to landing while increasing the efficiency of the arrival. Figure 4-34. Approach without a designated IF. Visual Approaches…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 8-1-5
Chapter 8. Medical Facts for Pilots › Section 1. Fitness for Flight › 8-1-4. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Flight
carbon monoxide poisoning, and immediately shut off the heater and open air vents. If symptoms are severe or continue after landing, medical treatment should be sought…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-3
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) › Scenario
have aborted the flight rather than risk crew lives. Instead, the pilot became blinded by a determination to continue. After landing, and waiting 30 minutes longer than planned, the pilot observed the outer effects of the thunderstorm, yet still attempted…