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PI.VIII.C.R2

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Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.

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Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 6-9
Chapter 6: Airborne Navigation Databases › Path and Terminator Limitations
this type are authorized only for sufficiently equipped RNAV systems, it is possible that a pilot may elect to fly the approach with conventional navigation, and then re-engage RNAV during a missed approach. If this missed approach is flown…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-32
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-7. Instrument Approach Procedures
authorized by the FAA to fly special instrument approach procedures associated with private navigation aids (see paragraph 5-4-8). Owners of navigation aids that are not for public use may elect to turn off the signal for whatever reason…
Risk Management Handbook p. 7-2
Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Balancing Automated & Manual Flight
accomplish the appropriate checklists. These tasks will increase workload and divert pilot attention from monitoring and controlling the flight path. If using an autopilot to track the approach, the automation performs the control inputs and allows the pilot to complete ... pilot loads the instrument approach and decides to remain on autopilot. However, after the aircraft passes the initial approach fix, ATC cancels the approach clearance. ATC provides vectors and tells the pilot to expect to hold. In this situation…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-12
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts
pilot may elect to use the course reversal pattern when it is not required by the procedure, but must receive clearance from air traffic control before beginning the procedure. (a) ATC should not clear an aircraft to the left base ... expected to proceed direct to the IF/IAF and accomplish a straight-in approach. Do not execute HILPT course reversal. Pilots are also expected to fly the straight-in approach when ATC provides radar vectors and monitoring to the IF/IAF…
Risk Management Handbook p. 6-2
Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Inadequate Flight Planning or Preparation
filed a flight plan in the air as visibility started to diminish after departure. Soon after, ATC required a hold as the destination airport had closed for snow removal. The entire region was becoming affected by a snowstorm ... pilot was running low on fuel. Luckily, after explaining the situation to the controller, the pilot was able to divert to Bridgeport in Connecticut (KBDR), which was the last airport open in the area. Fortunately, the ceiling was just above…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-1-63
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-27. Thunderstorm Flying
divert and wait out the thunderstorms on the ground if unable to navigate around an area of thunderstorms. 20. Do contact Flight Service for assistance in avoiding thunderstorms. Flight Service specialists have NEXRAD mosaic radar imagery and NEXRAD single site ... your safety belt, put on your shoulder harness (if installed), if and secure all loose objects. 2. Plan and hold the course to take the aircraft through the storm in a minimum time. 3. To avoid the most critical icing…