During a VDP-based descent, what must you have to continue descending visually?

During a VDP-based descent, what must you have to continue descending visually?

• A. The runway environment in sight
• B. ATC clearance
• C. Autopilot engaged
• D. Sufficient fuel on board

Answer: (A)

A VDP-based descent relies on having the runway environment in sight to continue descending visually. Once you reach the Visual Descent Point, you may descend from the published altitude toward the runway only if you can see the runway and its environment clearly enough to judge a safe path to land. This visual reference lets you complete the approach using your own sight cues rather than instruments alone. If the runway isn’t visible at that point, you should not descend further and should proceed with a missed approach or hold as published. ATC clearance, autopilot, and fuel on board don’t provide the necessary visual reference needed to continue visually.

A VDP-based descent relies on having the runway environment in sight to continue descending visually. Once you reach the Visual Descent Point, you may descend from the published altitude toward the runway only if you can see the runway and its environment clearly enough to judge a safe path to land. This visual reference lets you complete the approach using your own sight cues rather than instruments alone. If the runway isn’t visible at that point, you should not descend further and should proceed with a missed approach or hold as published. ATC clearance, autopilot, and fuel on board don’t provide the necessary visual reference needed to continue visually.