Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:45 am
#91049
I started something on this theme on PPrune, but apart from Chilli I got no response. So I'll try here.
We also stated that when following a published instrument approach procedure, the pilot is flying under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Several readers have pointed out that it is possible to obtain permission from air traffic control units to make instrument approaches without complying fully with the instrument flight rules. They mistakenly believe they are flying under visual flight rules (VFR), because invariably they are required to maintain at least the appropriate visual meteorological conditions (VMC