Originally Posted by
Das Auto
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.
Lighten up, Francis.
I was commenting on your statement about always logging the approach if you fly it and are cleared for it. You are also saying your way is the only way to log time, even though different airlines have different requirements. Both are contrary to the standards set forth by the FAA.
FWIW Logbook Pro or other e-logs can help customize your data. Really though, if ABC airlines (mins are 1000 PIC per 1.1) looks at the 2000 hrs PIC hours a pilot enters into his/her online application/resumé, and they bring the pilot in for an interview, and the pilot’s log reflects 3000 PIC hrs of Part 1.1 (2000) and 61.51 (1000), they’re not going to give a darn because 1) the pilot meets the requirements, and 2) wasn’t fudging the times to meet the mins.
This would be a different conversation in the 1.1 and 61.51 numbers were reversed. I agree that would make for some good interview experience.