Under High Minimums, the captain must

Under High Minimums, the captain must

• A. Must make all T/O and L/D
• B. May depart with reduced minimums
• C. Must cancel if visibility is below 1/2SM
• D. Always require an alternate

Answer: (A)

When High Minimums are in effect, the captain must take responsibility for all takeoffs and landings. This rule centers the most safety-critical phases of flight under the PIC’s direct authority, ensuring clear, unified decision-making during conditions that require higher minimums. Takeoffs and landings are the phases where visibility and weather limits have the greatest impact on judgment and outcomes, so having the captain perform both operations helps maintain consistent application of the elevated minima and accountability for go/no-go decisions. The rest of the flight remains under normal crew coordination, but these two phases are reserved for the captain when high minimums apply. Departing with reduced minimums isn’t allowed in this scenario, and alternate planning and visibility thresholds are governed by broader regulatory and SOP requirements, not automatically dictated by high minimums.

When High Minimums are in effect, the captain must take responsibility for all takeoffs and landings. This rule centers the most safety-critical phases of flight under the PIC’s direct authority, ensuring clear, unified decision-making during conditions that require higher minimums. Takeoffs and landings are the phases where visibility and weather limits have the greatest impact on judgment and outcomes, so having the captain perform both operations helps maintain consistent application of the elevated minima and accountability for go/no-go decisions. The rest of the flight remains under normal crew coordination, but these two phases are reserved for the captain when high minimums apply. Departing with reduced minimums isn’t allowed in this scenario, and alternate planning and visibility thresholds are governed by broader regulatory and SOP requirements, not automatically dictated by high minimums.