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Originally Posted by wheelsup  On another note merit, why is the VOR-B a non-runway specific approach (not sure if this has been covered ever)? It's within 30 degrees of a runway...  |
There are actually 3 reasons (at least) why you may only have circling minimums:
1) Not aligned within 30 degrees
2) Excessive descent rate required on final (> 400 ft/nm)
3) FAC does not intercept the extended runway center line between the threshold and 3000 prior to the threshold.
From the chart, it vaguely looks like the FAC is aimed towards the airport center. This is sometimes done to avoid an obstacle along the desired FAC. Therefore, requirement #3 is not fulfilled.