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Old April 10th, 2008, 13:16   #4
ghogue
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Default Re: Takeoff Alternates

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Originally Posted by stensonb View Post

My understanding was that I file an alternate when required (3-2-1 rule for Part 91) and I have to have the 800-2 or 600-1 for the alternate I file when I expect to get there...unless its listed in the Alternate Minimums section...then I have to have that specified ceiling and visibility minimum...These conditions are *not* tied to the specific approach I plan on using at the alternate airport...
Alternate approach minimums are always tied to an approach (unless you are using an airport without an instrument approach as your alternate). BTW, it's 600-2 for precision approaches.
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