Re: Only official instrument approaches authorised under FAR?

[Matt Barrow]

"Peter" > wrote in message
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>
> FAR 91.175 (a) suggests that it is not permitted to carry out a
> descent in IMC except on an official published IAP.
>
> Any views on this?
>
> How would it differ if the entire procedure was done in Class G?
>
>
What would you use for terrain clearance, and what for separation from other
IFR aircraft?

[Roy Smith]

"Matt Barrow" > wrote:
> What would you use for terrain clearance, and what for separation from other
> IFR aircraft?

SIAPs offer terrain clearance, which is why they are mandated.

Clearances are what offer separation from other aircraft, and are not
available in CGAS. In CGAS, IFR flights are afforded no separation
services from ATC.

[Matt Barrow]

"Roy Smith" > wrote in message
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> "Matt Barrow" > wrote:
> > What would you use for terrain clearance, and what for separation from
other
> > IFR aircraft?
>
> SIAPs offer terrain clearance, which is why they are mandated.

He's talking about doing an approach without an official SIAP.

> Clearances are what offer separation from other aircraft, and are not
> available in CGAS. In CGAS, IFR flights are afforded no separation
> services from ATC.

Re-read his question.