An ATC visual approach can sound less demanding than an instrument procedure, but the clearance shifts much of the path-planning task to the pilot. Boldmethod’s October 15, 2026 guide focuses on the transition from an IFR visual approach to touchdown: identifying the intended runway, managing the descent and energy state, and avoiding the assumption that seeing the airport is enough to ensure a stable landing.
The article’s central safety message is to create structure rather than improvise a rushed final approach. A pilot may use a familiar instrument approach as a reference when suitable,…