Flying clear of clouds on an instrument flight plan, what are the requirements for a contact approach to an airport that has an approved IAP?
The controller must determine that the pilot can see the airport at the altitude flown and can remain clear of clouds.
The controller must have determined that the visibility was at least 1 mile and be reasonably sure the pilot can remain clear of clouds.
The pilot must request the approach, have at least 1 mile visibility, and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of clouds.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 5-4-25 says a contact approach must be specifically requested by the pilot (ATC cannot initiate it), the pilot must be clear of clouds with at least 1 mile flight visibility and reasonably expect to continue to the airport in those conditions, the reported ground visibility must be at least 1 statute mile, and the airport must have an approach procedure. The controller does not decide or offer it, so the choices that put the decision on the controller are wrong.
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