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Aviation Dictionary
Visual Approach
Definitions
- A visual approach is an ATC authorization for an aircraft on an IFR flight plan to proceed visually to the airport of intended landing; it is not an IAP. Also, there is no missed approach segment. When it is operationally beneficial, ATC may authorize pilots to conduct a visual approach to the airport in lieu of the published IAP. A visual approach can be initiated by a pilot or the controller.
References
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Instrument Procedures Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration (2017)
