GM1 NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach -- aeroplanes and helicopters

• ED Decision 2023/007/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

GM1 NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters ED Decision 2023/007/R APPLICATION OF RVR REPORTS (a) There is no prohibition on the commencement of an approach based on reported RVR. The restriction in [NCO.OP.210](#_DxCrossRefBm927679298) applies only if the RVR is reported and applies to the continuation of the approach past a point where the aircraft is 1 000 ft above the aerodrome elevation or into the final approach segment (FAS) as applicable. (b) If a deterioration in the RVR is reported once the aircraft is below 1 000 ft on the FAS, as applicable, then there is no requirement for the approach to be discontinued. In this situation, the normal visual reference requirements would apply at the DA/H. (c) Where additional RVR information is provided (e.g. midpoint and stop end), this is advisory; such information may be useful to the pilot in order to determine whether there will be sufficient visual reference to control the aircraft during roll-out and taxi. (d) If the RVR is less than the RVR calculated in accordance with [AMC3 NCO.OP.110](#_DxCrossRefBm927680126), a go-around is likely to be necessary since visual reference may not be established at the DH, or at the MDH at a point where a stable approach to landing in the TDZ remains possible. Similarly, in the absence of an RVR report, the reported visibility may indicate that a go-around is likely. The pilot‑in‑command should consider available options, based on a thorough assessment of risk, such as diverting to an alternate, before commencing the approach. GM1 NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters ED Decision 2023/007/R APPLICATION OF RVR REPORTS (a) There is no prohibition on the commencement of an approach based on reported RVR. The restriction in [NCO.OP.210](#_DxCrossRefBm318086918) applies only if the RVR is reported and applies to the continuation of the approach past a point where the aircraft is 1 000 ft above the aerodrome elevation or into the final approach segment (FAS) as applicable. (b) If a deterioration in the RVR is reported once the aircraft is below 1 000 ft on the FAS, as applicable, then there is no requirement for the approach to be discontinued. In this situation, the normal visual reference requirements would apply at the DA/H. (c) Where additional RVR information is provided (e.g. midpoint and stop end), this is advisory; such information may be useful to the pilot in order to determine whether there will be sufficient visual reference to control the aircraft during roll-out and taxi. (d) If the RVR is less than the RVR calculated in accordance with [AMC3 NCO.OP.110](#_DxCrossRefBm318087734), a go-around is likely to be necessary since visual reference may not be established at the DH, or at the MDH at a point where a stable approach to landing in the TDZ remains possible. Similarly, in the absence of an RVR report, the reported visibility may indicate that a go-around is likely. The pilot‑in‑command should consider available options, based on a thorough assessment of risk, such as diverting to an alternate, before commencing the approach. ##### GM1 NCO.OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters *ED Decision 2023/007/R* **APPLICATION OF RVR REPORTS** (a) There is no prohibition on the commencement of an approach based on reported RVR. The restriction in [NCO.OP.210](#_DxCrossRefBm523088859) applies only if the RVR is reported and applies to the continuation of the approach past a point where the aircraft is 1 000 ft above the aerodrome elevation or into the final approach segment (FAS) as applicable. (b) If a deterioration in the RVR is reported once the aircraft is below 1 000 ft on the FAS, as applicable, then there is no requirement for the approach to be discontinued. In this situation, the normal visual reference requirements would apply at the DA/H. (c) Where additional RVR information is provided (e.g. midpoint and stop end), this is advisory; such information may be useful to the pilot in order to determine whether there will be sufficient visual reference to control the aircraft during roll-out and taxi. (d) If the RVR is less than the RVR calculated in accordance with [AMC3 NCO.OP.110](#_DxCrossRefBm523089727), a go-around is likely to be necessary since visual reference may not be established at the DH, or at the MDH at a point where a stable approach to landing in the TDZ remains possible. Similarly, in the absence of an RVR report, the reported visibility may indicate that a go-around is likely. The pilot‑in‑command should consider available options, based on a thorough assessment of risk, such as diverting to an alternate, before commencing the approach.