I’m pretty new IR pilot, but have already had 3 approaches to minima. One I sought out because I had just gotten the ticket, the other 2 happened on my way to something.
I have been flying for several commercial operators, but never heard of such a ban. In real life it is rather academic anyway as in many jet operations there would be no fuel for repeated approaches.
That’s interesting – the Ops Manual of every AOC op I have worked for has had a prohibition on more than 2 approaches unless the weather improves by a factor of 100%.
On a really shitty day I’d certainly have fuel for 2 approaches plus holding, plus 15 minutes on top to take to the alternate with me for the wife and kids.
