ATC PK -SECTION 5 -Q11 Required Visual References

ATC PK -SECTION 5 -Q11 Required Visual References

1. Required Visual References

   • Required Visual References. No approach can be continued below the approach DH/DA or MDH/MDA unless at least one of the following visual references for the intended runway is distinctly visible to, and identifiable, by the pilot:
     • a. Category I Precision Approach, PAR or Non-Precision Approach
       • i. Elements of the approach light system
       • ii. The threshold, or its markings, lights or identification lights
       • iii. The visual glide slope indicators
       • iv. The touchdown zone, zone markings or zone lights
       • v. The runway edge lights
     • b. Circling Approach. As for non-precision approach except that for circling approaches pilots must maintain visual references to the runway environment at all times, i.e. with features such as runway threshold, approach lighting aids or other features identifiable with the intended runway.