Originally Posted by
ironbird
Here's another couple of good ones that are a bit more technical than most... If cleared for a visual approach, what are the basic cloud clearances you have to abide by? Also who is responsible for traffic separation? (Pilot or ATC)
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I would have to say depends on the arspace that you are in. that will determine cloud separation. Class B clear of. C D 1 5 2 method.
I would also think you would now be in charge of traffic separation. Then again that all depends on whether you have requested a "contact approach" fom the controller. Anyway Flyerjosh, tell me the right answers man. Fantastic Thread
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Here's the answers:
If you're cleared for the visual, the weather needs to be at least 1000'/3sm. Basic cloud clearances don't apply, but aircraft on the visual need to remain clear of the clouds in VMC conditions. As long as they aren't in clouds, they're good to go. Doesn't matter on the airspace.
If the visual approach is predicated on you seeing the airport (but not other traffic to follow), the controller retains responsibility for separation and wake turbulence. However if you accept a visual after reporting traffic to follow in sight, the pilot then accepts responsibility for the separation. (Reference AIM 5-4-21)