For a practice approach where no landing is intended, what level of restrictions applies?

For a practice approach where no landing is intended, what level of restrictions applies?

• A. 1200/600 RVR
• B. 1200 RVR
• C. MDA, DH or DA
• D. No restrictions

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a practice instrument approach with no landing planned has no landing-specific minimums. Since you’re not aiming to land, the published minima such as 1200/600 RVR, 1200 RVR, or MDA/DH/DA do not apply. You still fly the approach under standard IFR rules and rely on general weather and airspace safety requirements, but the landing restrictions are not in effect. The other options are relevant only if a landing were intended, whereas in this scenario no landing is planned, so there are effectively no additional restrictions.

The main idea is that a practice instrument approach with no landing planned has no landing-specific minimums. Since you’re not aiming to land, the published minima such as 1200/600 RVR, 1200 RVR, or MDA/DH/DA do not apply. You still fly the approach under standard IFR rules and rely on general weather and airspace safety requirements, but the landing restrictions are not in effect. The other options are relevant only if a landing were intended, whereas in this scenario no landing is planned, so there are effectively no additional restrictions.