While on an instrument approach if the reported visibility drops below minimums a precision approach may continue if

While on an instrument approach if the reported visibility drops below minimums a precision approach may continue if

• A. Established on the glide slope at or below the published intercept altitude
• B. The runway is in sight
• C. The autopilot is engaged
• D. The wind is calm

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding how instrument approach minimums govern whether you can continue when visibility drops. For a precision approach, there’s a specific allowance: if the reported visibility falls below minimums, you may continue the approach only if you are already established on the glide slope and at or below the published intercept altitude. Being on the glide slope puts you inside the protected instrument-path segment with the vertical guidance intact, so you can carry the approach through to a landing without needing higher visibility to begin the descent. The other factors—having the runway in sight, autopilot status, or calm wind—do not, by themselves, authorize continuing when the reported visibility is below minimums.

The main idea here is understanding how instrument approach minimums govern whether you can continue when visibility drops. For a precision approach, there’s a specific allowance: if the reported visibility falls below minimums, you may continue the approach only if you are already established on the glide slope and at or below the published intercept altitude. Being on the glide slope puts you inside the protected instrument-path segment with the vertical guidance intact, so you can carry the approach through to a landing without needing higher visibility to begin the descent. The other factors—having the runway in sight, autopilot status, or calm wind—do not, by themselves, authorize continuing when the reported visibility is below minimums.