What does Exemption 17203 permit?

• A. Slightly lower mins for a high time captain
• B. Must use Cat II procedures, not necessarily a Cat II approach
• C. Allows a new pilot to fly a Cat 1 approach if coupled and monitored
• D. Is not applicable to Cat I approaches

Answer: (C)

Exemption 17203 governs how pilots with limited experience can perform instrument approaches under direct supervision. It specifically allows a new pilot to fly a Category I approach when the approach is autopilot-coupled and the flight is being monitored by a qualified supervisor or instructor. The idea is to give the student practical instrument-flight experience in a controlled, safer setup, with another trained pilot ready to take over if needed.

So the correct choice reflects that this exemption permits a new pilot to execute a Cat I approach under coupling and monitoring. The other statements don’t fit the exemption’s purpose: it doesn’t relate to relaxing minimums for a high-time captain, it doesn’t require using Cat II procedures, and it is applicable to Cat I approaches under supervision.