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Welcome to VATPAC - VATSIM's Australia-Pacific Division! |
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VATPAC is the home of live simulated flying and air traffic control for thousands of VATSIM members in the Australia-Pacific area.
If you're not yet a member of VATSIM, check out the 'JOIN NOW' link to learn more about who we are and what we do. We look forward to seeing you online, somewhere in our virtual skies!
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“Qantas 435, cleared visual approach, left base runway 34”
Visual approaches provide both flexibility and efficiency for pilots and controllers, yet are generally under-utilised in the online environment. Many pilots prefer the security of an instrument approach, such as the ILS, to guide them to the runway, while some controllers may be unfamiliar with how the published visual approach procedures are applied.
This article looks at the basic visual approach, conducted by day in VMC. It explains the conditions that must exist for ATC to authorise the approach, and the tracking and altitude requirements that the pilot must follow when conducting the approach. Finally, it busts some common myths about visual approaches that abound in the online environment.
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03-07-2009 
