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Can pilots forget to lower landing?
Pilots who ritually perform such checklists before landing are less likely to land gear-up. However, some pilots neglect these checklists and perform the tasks by memory, increasing the chances of forgetting to lower the landing gear.
When would you request a contact approach?
A contact approach will only be issued if the aircraft is operating clear of clouds with at least 1-mile of flight visibility, with a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport under those conditions.
When can I descend on an approach?
“Maintain 3000 until established on the localizer.” Or, “Cross FIXXX at or above 3000.” Once you meet those conditions, you’re safely in TERPS-designed territory and can descend on the approach profile.
What happens if you don’t cancel your IFR flight plan?
If arriving at an airport with an operating control tower, the flight plan is automatically closed upon landing. If you fail to cancel your IFR (or VFR) flight plan within 30 minutes of your ETA, search and rescue procedures will be initiated. The sheriff will come looking for you. (Verified from personal experience.)
Can I cancel in the air while on approach to an airport?
Do not cancel in the air while on approach to an airport in Class B, C, D or E airspace if that airport does not meet the basic VFR weather minimums and cloud separation requirements of 91.155 (unless you receive a Special VFR clearance).
What to do when you lose communications in hard IFR?
So when you reach an IAF of your choice at your destination, it’s usually the best plan to consider that time “as close as possible to your ETA” and use your emergency authority to start your descent and land. Losing communications in hard IFR can most certainly be considered an emergency situation.
Do you fly in circles around IAFS?
ATC does not want you flying around in circles while it’s diverting traffic all over the place to avoid a conflict. So when you reach an IAF of your choice at your destination, it’s usually the best plan to consider that time “as close as possible to your ETA” and use your emergency authority to start your descent and land.