4.30.5 Approach Progress. The following procedures will be followed during approach:
a. The pilot flying the approach shall announce his/her progress and intentions periodically. [298]
b. The pilot monitoring shall observe the approach and provide a continual cross-check of the navigational aids, instruments, air traffic control instructions, and approach procedures. [299]
c. Any deviations from the prescribed procedure shall immediately be brought to the attention of the pilot flying. [300]
d. The pilot monitoring shall call out “1,000 feet above” and “100 feet above” all key altitudes, as well as “minimums” upon reaching the Missed Approach position. [301]
e. When the runway is in sight, the pilot monitoring shall state, “runway in sight.” [302]
f. If the runway is not in sight when the aircraft reaches the Missed Approach point, the pilot monitoring shall state, “go around.” [303]
4.30.1 General. During instrument arrivals, all available navigational aids shall be used. When available, precision approach guidance (Instrument Landing System or Precision Approach Radar) will be used for all night arrivals except for specific events during training flights. [295]
4.30.2 Weather Minimums. Pilots operating aircraft shall land the aircraft only when the flight visibility is equal to or greater than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach procedure being used. [296]
4.30.3 Destination Below Minimums. If the destination weather is marginal or below minimums, the PIC may proceed to a suitable alternate or may hold if the destination weather is forecast to improve and fuel for alternate and reserve requirements will not be compromised. The weather at the alternate must be at or above alternate minimums and forecast to remain so until the new ETA plus one hour.
4.30.4 Approach Briefing. Before starting an approach, the pilot flying shall brief the crew on the procedures to be followed during the approach and landing and in the event of a missed approach. The briefing will include a review of the procedure to be flown, including key altitudes and restrictions, as well as specific crew duties during the approach and landing. [297]