When executing a visual approach, the flight crew should __________.

When executing a visual approach, the flight crew should __________.

• A. Utilize any published approach procedure for the runway as a back up
• B. Use all navigational aids; including radar to the extent they are available
• C. Both A and B are correct
• D. Neither A nor B are correct

Answer: (C)

When you’re executing a visual approach, you rely on visual references but you’re still prepared to use instrument-based guidance if needed. It’s appropriate to have a published approach procedure available as a backup in case the visual reference becomes unreliable or the controller directs you to transition to a formal approach. At the same time, you should use all navigational aids that are available to you, including radar, to help verify position, track, and descent and to stay aware of traffic and vectors. Using both approaches—having a backup instrument approach ready and leveraging every applicable navigation aid—maximizes safety and ensures you can complete the approach smoothly if conditions change or guidance from ATC requires it.

When you’re executing a visual approach, you rely on visual references but you’re still prepared to use instrument-based guidance if needed. It’s appropriate to have a published approach procedure available as a backup in case the visual reference becomes unreliable or the controller directs you to transition to a formal approach. At the same time, you should use all navigational aids that are available to you, including radar, to help verify position, track, and descent and to stay aware of traffic and vectors. Using both approaches—having a backup instrument approach ready and leveraging every applicable navigation aid—maximizes safety and ensures you can complete the approach smoothly if conditions change or guidance from ATC requires it.