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Old 02-12-2009, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Diver Driver View Post
Always back it up with the ILS, at 140kts, you can never be too careful. I always aim to have the approach stabilized at the FAF and the prescribed altitude. As for the missed, when you call missed apch, start initially and expect the published but the tower will usually assign you a heading to keep you away from departure traffic.

Disagree with you as far as the missed.

Once you have been cleared for and accept a visual approach clearance, the ILS missed no longer applies. ATC is not expecting or desiring you to fly the published missed, especially if it has a quick turn in it as many airports in congested airspace do.
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