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Old 02-11-2009, 07:50 PM
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Default Visual Approach

Assuming you are flying into Class Bravo airspace like IAH, you are cleared for the visual approach. What is the proper procedure for flying a visual into a busy airport. Would you A) back it up with the ILS and use the FAF altitude or B) fly traffic pattern altitude conservatively, not too far from airport

Now you go-around, what do you fly the missed approach procedure from the ILS or the traffic pattern altitude. And keep in mind lost comms situation. IAH has reported left pattern in A/FD. They do clear you for visual even on marginal VFR days, so even the ILS missed may put you back in the weather.

Im getting mixed opinions on this and I havent really found anything concrete. Thanks
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