"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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"Lynne" wrote in message
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Makes sense. However, every vector must be for somewhere. IE:
"Gulfstream zero golf alpha, turn left heading 250 vectors for traffic,
you can expect direct choo choo" If you are not given a location where
the vector is for, it's fully appropriate to ask the controller for one.


Every vector must be for someTHING, not necessarily someWHERE. When
initiating a vector the controller must advise the pilot of the purpose.
The vector may me for traffic or for spacing.

Flying into the LA basin many years ago talking to SoCal Appch to Orange
County Apt I was vectored for about half an hour before I got vectors to fly
the approach. It was not clear what really was going on (most of it was in
IMC) or where I was going until the final approach clearance.