tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post114304233367802565..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: Circling vs. ContactAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-1146171847138560062006-04-27T21:04:00.000+00:002006-04-27T21:04:00.000+00:00The main advantage of the contact or visual approa...The main advantage of the contact or visual approach is to the Commercial IFR flights where time is money. Eliminating the requirement to complete the IFR approach or shortening the distance and time flown under Radar vectors reduces crew, fuel and maintenance expenses and can put a late flight back on schedule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-1143142015966580842006-03-23T19:26:00.000+00:002006-03-23T19:26:00.000+00:00"I can imagine there might be a situation might ar..."I can imagine there might be a situation might arise in VMC where for some technical reason a contact approach is better than cancelling VFR or getting a visual."<BR/><BR/>One reason for asking for a contact approach rather than canceling is that, if I recall correctly, on a contact approach in the U.S. you only have to remain clear of clouds, you don't have to follow the vfr cloud clearance rules.<BR/><BR/>Also in the U.S. the controller can never offer a contact approach, the pilot must request it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-1143122847150653662006-03-23T14:07:00.000+00:002006-03-23T14:07:00.000+00:00Thanks Aviatrix very clear expalnation.--paulThanks Aviatrix very clear expalnation.<BR/><BR/>--paulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com