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Old August 19th, 2006, 22:38   #2
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Default Re: Visual Approach Following Traffic

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5-4-22. Visual Approach

a. A visual approach is conducted on an IFR flight plan and authorizes a pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport. The pilot must have either the airport or the preceding identified aircraft in sight. This approach must be authorized and controlled by the appropriate air traffic control facility. Reported weather at the airport must have a ceiling at or above 1,000 feet and visibility 3 miles or greater. ATC may authorize this type approach when it will be operationally beneficial. Visual approaches are an IFR procedure conducted under IFR in visual meteorological conditions. Cloud clearance requirements of 14 CFR Section 91.155 are not applicable, unless required by operation specifications.
http://www.faa.gov/atpubs/AIM/Chap5/aim0504.html#5-4-22

Sound reasonable and within the spirit of the visual approach ... just hope the guy ahead of me knows where he's going.
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