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Parts of [the] Federal Regulations and the notations on instrument approach charts which levy on the pilot the responsibility to comply with or act on an instruction; e.g., “Straight-in minima not authorized at night,” “Procedure not authorized when glideslope/ glidepath not used,” “Use of procedure limited to aircraft authorized to use airport,” or “Procedure not authorized at night.” FAA directly advises pilots of our
responsibility to adhere to these notations in Section 5 of the Aero- nautical Information Manual (AIM):
Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities
5-5-4. Instrument Approach a. Pilot.
1. Be aware that the controller is-
sues clearance for an approach based only on known traffic.
2. Follows the procedure as shown on the IAP, including all restrictive notations, such as:
a. Procedure not au- thorized at night;
b. Approach not authorized when local area altim- eter not available;
c. Procedure not autho- rized when control tower not in operation;
d. Procedure not authorized when glide slope not used;
e. Straight-in minimums not authorized at night, etc.
f. Radar required; or
g. The circling minimums pub- lished on the instrument approach chart provide ad- equate obstruction clearance and pilots should not descend below the circling altitude until the aircraft is in a posi- tion to make final descent for landing. Sound judgment and knowledge of the pilot’s and the aircraft’s capabilities are the criteria for determining
the exact maneuver in each instance since airport design and the aircraft position, al- titude and airspeed must all be considered.
Air Traffic Controllers separate airplanes from other airplanes. They are not responsible for protecting pi- lots from themselves. It’s your re- sponsibility to research and adhere to any restrictions on approaches and landings. It’s all part of the awesome Pilot-in-Command responsibility you accept when you exercise the amaz- ing freedom of flight.
Thomas P. Turner is an ATP CFIIMEI, holds a master's Degree in Aviation Safety, and was the 2010 National FAA Safety Team Repre- sentative of the Year.Subscribe to Tom’s free FLYING LESSONS Weekly e-newsletter at www.mastery- flight-training.com.
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