Operating below instrument approach minimums requires strict adherence to FAA regulations (§91.175 (c)), which mandate specific criteria for flight visibility, distinct identification of the runway ...
LNAV/VNAV minimums are a bit of a mystery to most U.S. pilots. That's probably because they're rarely encountered, except at the relatively few airports with RNAV (GPS) approaches that have LNAV/VNAV ...
"Sneak-under-the-glideslope" maneuvers are a dangerous practice, especially for experienced pilots under pressure to avoid a missed approach, and can lead to high sink rates and accidents. Successful ...
Instrument pilots should consider more than just the lowest minimums when selecting an approach, with a primary focus on planning for a potential missed approach. The chosen approach's missed ...