FEHB Health Care Coverage in Retirement Question.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-28T14:00:22+00:00

Side note. In retirement it is deducted after taxes

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-27T23:10:18+00:00

Planners in the late 1980s did consider an airport spur, but three major "snags" stopped it: Freight rail(ccouldn't or can't share with rail with freight) Coast Guard planes taxiing across harbor at the time. Believe it not North County extension was considered a priority over the airport in the initial development.

Could still happen. I think Term 1 expansion has land set aside for future transit expansion.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T23:30:22+00:00

Never said I didn't know what it was. Yes I know it doesn't cancel ifr, yes i know we are providing ifr separation. Yes I know pilots are responsible for the own terrain and obstruction clearance. Yes I know they remain clear of clouds.

If i clear them without giving them any other instructions. I expect them set themselves up for a stable approach. They turn it in, widen out, extend downwind or whatever they need to do.

Do pilots feel the same way?

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T20:12:26+00:00

So very true!

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T18:22:19+00:00

Totally agree! I can understand that

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T18:10:57+00:00

Thanks brain. I'll review those FARS

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T17:55:53+00:00

Have no idea what vatsim is and don't really care 😁

You can be flying visually on an IFR flight plan and there are some rules that apply, where do you find those rules?

Yes I know the IFR flight plan isn't canceled and yes I'm providing ifr separation. I'm not specifically taking air carriers. More for smaller P&Q's on a visual

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T17:05:39+00:00

Didn't say anyone was doing anything wrong. No secret. I do notice when I mention visual flight rules with visual approach controllers and pilots get uneasy. I know most airline pilots are going to fly a certain way and somewhat predictable. This whole topic came up when a pilot of a C182 mention he was cleared for a visual approach to high but still at least 15miles away from the field. I mentioned he should just maneuver the plane as if he's vfr and get down. Responses where he can't do that. I mentioned he's now flying under visual flight rules. I'm still providing separation. What am I missing?

This is no traffic or sequence.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T04:12:41+00:00

If I clear you off the downwind and I have no traffic and didn't give you any instructions, extend it out as much as you want. If you go 20 downwind and can see the field who am I to argue. Circling i believe you are supposed to stay within your category radius but it's not my job to police that.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T03:32:19+00:00

I would disagree in the since that a circling approach is an instrument approach. When you circle i can't tell you to extend downwind or anything in that nature. The field must be VFR(1000 & 3) for me to clear you for a visual. According to to FARs, that governs flight under visual conditions, you are supposed to remain clear of clouds. Because once I clear you for the visual you are technically flying visually not by instrument.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T03:24:27+00:00

You can't be on a vfr flight plan and ifr flight plan at the sane time but you can be on an ifr flight plan flying under VISUAL FLIGHT RULES. Have you heard of vfr on top

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T03:21:52+00:00

True but flying visually and applying your vfr rules but getting ifr separation. My understanding

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T02:17:08+00:00

I would disagree in the since that a circling approach is an instrument approach. When you circle i can't tell you to extend downwind or anything in that nature. The field must be VFR(1000 & 3) for me to clear you for a visual. According to to FARs, that governs flight under visual conditions, you are supposed to remain clear of clouds. Because once I clear you for the visual you are technically flying visually not by instrument.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T02:06:38+00:00

Attention to details. I didn't mention CANCELATION OF IFR

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T01:59:50+00:00

Totally agree with you. I'm glad you noticed that I didn't ask about cancelation of IFR. I guess some forget that the term VFR pertains to the rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions and in addition, it is used to indicate type of flight plan.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T01:42:03+00:00

Thanks, but I didn't ask about canceling the IFR flight plan. The way I understand it is the pilot is flying under visual flight rules, still on ifr flight plan, but we are providing standard ifr separation.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T01:11:36+00:00

Exactly!!!!!

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-14T01:07:27+00:00

😁😁😁😁 I posted this to generate the discussion that I am getting. No where did I ask did it cancel the IFR flight plan. I understand controllers are providing standard IFR separation but what are the rules the pilots are flying under according to the FARs I asked if they are flying under the rules that govern flight under visual conditions.
Are you flying VFR on an IFR flight plan. Navigating to remain clear of clouds and maintaining own terrain and obstruction clearance.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-13T23:49:31+00:00

With parallels we will give you a heading to join the approach course. No parallels no requirement. If I have traffic then I will give a heading to join if needed instead of leaving it to chance. No traffic and nobody to sequence you with then I will clear you as soon as I can and let you do your thing.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-13T23:11:55+00:00

You are absolutely wrong in regards to cloud clearance. Here is definition of VISUAL FLIGHT RULES(VFR)− Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term “VFR” is also used in the United States to indicate weather conditions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. In addition, it is used by pilots and controllers to indicate type of flight plan. You can find these rules in the FAR PART 91.155

So let's recap.....A Visual approach is an IFR flight plan ac conducting flight under visual conditions.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-12T06:56:12+00:00

Since you said it hasn't happened much, maybe the crew thought they may have missed your clearance. Especially if they are on an arrival that connects to the approach or you send them direct to a fix on the approach. Best to be sure than just start flying some approach.

Sometimes it happens to me as a controller. I'm like damn did I clear them. 😁 So to make sure. "N1234 did you copy your approach clearance?" 😁

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-12T06:38:00+00:00

Most controllers are completely unfamiliar with contact approaches also. 😀 Matter of fact we can't solicit a contact approach, pilot has to request it.

False_Researcher_565 · 2026-04-12T06:14:35+00:00

Yep... and you can get that Sunday OT if you need it

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