Aero Linx: Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong
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Published Instrument Approach Procedure Visual Segment
A segment on an IAP chart annotated as “Fly Visual to Airport” or “Fly Visual.” A dashed arrow will indicate the visual flight path on the profile and plan view with an associated note on the approximate heading and distance. The visual segment should be flown as a dead reckoning course while maintaining visual conditions.
“Our goal is to provide a fully integrated safety solution. It’s not a question of whether accidents will occur in this developing AAM market, but how serious they will be. Fatalities, especially in the early stages will not only have an extremely negative impact on public acceptance, but can also set back the development of the entire market by years and devastate aircraft manufacturers and operators alike."
Source: Larry Williams, president and CEO of Aviation Safety Resources, in comments mde following an agreement reached between ASR and AUTOFLUG GmbH.
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