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To: Not_Who_U_Think
For some reason that even the Air Traffic Controller can’t understand, the pilot decided to do a VFR landing with a 500 foot ceiling.

500ft!!

Maybe in a Cessna 150 with a good pilot!

28 posted on 12/29/2021 7:27:24 AM PST by painter ( Isaiah: �Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,")
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To: painter

Again it was only an 80 mile flight. Too short to file IFR. Wonder why the would take a Lear Jet for a 15 minute flight? Very expensive option with bad results.


31 posted on 12/29/2021 7:32:28 AM PST by artichokegrower (I )
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To: painter

Pretty sure IFR brings you down to 500ft, where you then convert to a VFR landing. If you cannot pick up the runway at 500ft, you then go around for another attempt or divert to your alternate airport plan.

All landings are VFR.


52 posted on 12/29/2021 8:39:18 AM PST by Mr. Mohasky (Common sense in a world lacking any, will be perceived & construed as an extreme point of view.)
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