Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 91 : General Aviation and Operating Flight RulesSubpart 6 : Rules of the AirDivision Six : Heights and Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures91.06.34 Aerodrome approach and departure procedures |
| (1) | When an instrument approach to, or instrument departure from, an aerodrome is necessary, the PIC of an aircraft shall use the instrument approach and departure procedure as published by the Director in the AIC, IAIP, IAIP Supplement or NOTAM or otherwise approved by the Director. |
| (2) | No person flying an aircraft may execute, or endeavour to execute an instrument approach or instrument departure at an aerodrome unless— |
| (a) | the provisions of regulation 91.06.25 are complied with; |
| (b) | the flight is conducted in accordance with procedures for instrument approach or instrument departure authorised by the Director for the specific aerodrome and manoeuvre to be executed; |
| (c) | the requirements for flights conducted under IMC authorised by the Director are complied with; and |
| (d) | where applicable, has received a clearance for the approach from the relevant air traffic services unit. |
| (3) | No PIC of an aircraft under IFR may nominate an aerodrome as an alternate aerodrome unless— |
| (a) | there is a procedure for an instrument approach authorised by the Director, if the forecast for the alternate is IMC; |
| (b) | the aircraft complies with the requirements of regulation 91.06.25; and |
| (c) | there is reasonable certainty that the requirements for flights conducted under IMC will be complied with. |