Stan Gosnell wrote:
Dave Butler wrote in news:1116264343.869268@sj-nntpcache-5:


Ron Rosenfeld wrote:


If you don't have the runway in sight prior to the MDA, you may NOT
be able to make a successful landing using normal maneuvers (a
requirement to operate below the MDA).

I'm sure Gene understands what you are saying, but for my benefit,
could you elaborate a little on this statement? Why is this true?


Cloud bases are seldom perfectly level. They are lower in some places
than in others. If you get the airport in sight right at MDA, then it's
likely that there will be areas where the cloud bases will be below MDA,
and you'll probably fly through them as you circle.

OK, sure, thanks, but if Ron meant that, wouldn't he have said "...you're likely
to have to go missed... " instead of all that stuff about normal maneuvers? I'd
still like to hear Ron's answer.

Dave