Visual approaches, while expedient, pose significant safety risks such as Class B airspace excursions by large aircraft, wrong surface landings, and potential ILS signal interference if automation ...

A visual approach is conducted to an airport reporting VMC (at or above 1000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility), requiring the pilot to remain clear of clouds. A contact approach is a visually-flown ...

When Garmin released its NXi upgrade of the G1000 integrated flight deck in January, it also announced the new visual approach feature, and that has now been added to the GTN 650/750 touchscreen ...

An FAA SAFO notes that risk of Class B excursions and wrong surface events greatly increases where visual approach clearances were accepted. The FAA is advising operators to remain aware of risks ...

Garmin this week announced the addition of new capabilities and enhancements for the popular GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. New GTN features include visual approach guidance, control and display ...