"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:

wrote in message ...

If I were familiar with the airport, I would advise that I am unable to
accept a
clearance direct to an intermediate fix. I'd request direct to an IAF or
vectors. The controller shouldn't place the pilot in such an
uncomfortable
position by violating 7110.65, 4-8-1, "Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures
shall commence at an Initial Approach Fix or an Intermediate Approach Fix
if
there is not an Initial Approach Fix. Where adequate radar coverage
exists,
radar facilities may vector aircraft to the final approach course in
accordance
with para 5-9-1, Vectors to Final Approach Course.."


A clearance direct to an intermediate fix was not issued in this case, the
clearance was the MAD 126 radial to MONDI, then direct to GON. The
controller did not violate FAAO 7110.65 para 5-9-1, this routing was issued
with the departure clearance from FRG.

Agreed. I missed the MONDI-GON part.