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When flying an IFR approach, if visual reference is lost after passing the Final Approach Fix (FAF), what action should the pilot take?
If visual reference is lost after the FAF during an IFR approach, the pilot must immediately execute the published missed approach procedure. Continuing the app
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Question: When flying an IFR approach, if visual reference is lost after passing the Final Approach Fix (FAF), what action should the pilot take?
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- Continue the approach to the Decision Altitude/Height (DA/H) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). ✅ Immediately execute the published missed approach procedure.
- Contact ATC for vectors to a different runway.
- Attempt to climb above the clouds to regain visual reference.
Correct answer: Immediately execute the published missed approach procedure.
Explanation: If visual reference is lost after the FAF during an IFR approach, the pilot must immediately execute the published missed approach procedure. Continuing the approach without visual reference is unsafe.
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