Originally Posted by
deadstick35
You better make sure you’re operating in compliance with InFO 15012, specifically the NOTE in #4. I’ve been cleared for an ILS and seen the runway from 10 miles out. Just sayin’...
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/avia.../InFO15012.pdf
USMCFLYR is right. The standard is what the FAA says is legal. Log that. When you fill out applications and submit resumes, adjust from there because XYZ Airlines has a different standard than ABC Airlines.
If you're cleared for an ILS approach you must comply with the restrictions whether you have the field in sight or not. Think TEB or BUR.
There's a difference between instrument flight rules (IFR) and instrument meteorological conditions. (IMC) A SID or a STAR is in IFR procedure whether you're IMC or VMC. You don't get to disregard the mandatory restrictions just because you're in visual conditions. Same with in ILS. You comply with your clearance.
If you want to call "field in sight" and then receive a clearance for a visual approach then that's your prerogative. If you wish to do as you please just because you have the field in sight after being cleared for the ILS go for it. Let me know how that works out for you. Just get ready to write down a phone number.