When the succeeding aircraft is a helicopter, visual separation may be applied in lieu of using distance minima. Which option best reflects this statement?

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When the succeeding aircraft is a helicopter, visual separation may be applied in lieu of using distance minima. Which option best reflects this statement?

Visual separation is a method ATC can use to keep aircraft apart by sight rather than by fixed distance, but only when the weather allows pilots to see each other in VMC and maintain adequate visual contact. When the succeeding aircraft is a helicopter, ATC may apply visual separation in place of distance minima because helicopters’ slower speed and precise maneuvering enable safe spacing to be judged visually. The main requirement is that visibility is sufficient and both aircraft can maintain safe visual separation under ATC instruction.

Visual separation is a method ATC can use to keep aircraft apart by sight rather than by fixed distance, but only when the weather allows pilots to see each other in VMC and maintain adequate visual contact. When the succeeding aircraft is a helicopter, ATC may apply visual separation in place of distance minima because helicopters’ slower speed and precise maneuvering enable safe spacing to be judged visually. The main requirement is that visibility is sufficient and both aircraft can maintain safe visual separation under ATC instruction.

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