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MidlifeFlyer · September 10th, 2004, 16:06

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I'm leery of simply saying within 10nm. I don't' think you can overemphasize that you must be on a published segment of the approach. Otherwise, the MDA doesn't guaranteed you anything.

[/ QUOTE ]You are correct. But if the approach has the standard 10 NM requirement, when you are on the FAC within 10 NM of the navaid, you =are= on an approach segment.

Aside from this, remember that vectoring places some burden on the controllers. We really need to hear from someone in ATC, but I suspect that their procedures involve either vectoring you to a point from which you may descend to the MDA or not clearing you for the approach until you may descend. That's only a guess.

September 10th, 2004, 16:06	#11
MidlifeFlyer Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,978	Re: Vectors To Final When No FAF [ QUOTE ] I'm leery of simply saying within 10nm. I don't' think you can overemphasize that you must be on a published segment of the approach. Otherwise, the MDA doesn't guaranteed you anything. [/ QUOTE ]You are correct. But if the approach has the standard 10 NM requirement, when you are on the FAC within 10 NM of the navaid, you =are= on an approach segment. Aside from this, remember that vectoring places some burden on the controllers. We really need to hear from someone in ATC, but I suspect that their procedures involve either vectoring you to a point from which you may descend to the MDA or not clearing you for the approach until you may descend. That's only a guess.