For other than 'copter-only' approaches, the required visibility minimum for Category I approaches may be reduced to ___ the published visibility minimum for Category A aircraft.

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For other than 'copter-only' approaches, the required visibility minimum for Category I approaches may be reduced to ___ the published visibility minimum for Category A aircraft.

The tested idea is that there is a formal reduction in required visibility for Category I approaches when not dealing with copter-only operations. Specifically, fixed-wing Category I approaches may use a minimum that is half of the published visibility minimum for Category A aircraft, reflecting an allowed adjustment in how low visibility can be while still maintaining safety under the procedure design and equipment standards. Helicopters are excluded from this reduction because rotorcraft have different performance and handling characteristics that justify different minima. So, the correct amount is one-half of the Category A minimum.

The tested idea is that there is a formal reduction in required visibility for Category I approaches when not dealing with copter-only operations. Specifically, fixed-wing Category I approaches may use a minimum that is half of the published visibility minimum for Category A aircraft, reflecting an allowed adjustment in how low visibility can be while still maintaining safety under the procedure design and equipment standards. Helicopters are excluded from this reduction because rotorcraft have different performance and handling characteristics that justify different minima. So, the correct amount is one-half of the Category A minimum.

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