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Old January 13th, 2007, 20:14   #2
meritflyer
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Default Re: approach questions...

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Originally Posted by adreamer View Post
Well, here is the situation. The airport I instruct has only one approach. However, this particular approach is not authorized after FAA found out a mistake. However, the approach is still published.

I am wondering about is it possible ask for cruising clearance along with contact approach into the airport? The wx is MVFR. The ceiling is about 1500 AGL, 4 SM.

Thanks in advance.
AIM 5-4-24

3. The contact approach will be made to an airport having a standard or special instrument approach procedure.

So, I'd say no for the contact. But a visual approach only requires 3 SM vis and a 1000' ceiling so if the weather is what you describe, just take the visual.
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