Peter wrote:
"David Cartwright" wrote:

The ILS timing thing is an odd one. It seems to me that it's done only
in the checkride It is hugely inaccurate.


It is highly inaccurate, yet it's a step above guesswork. The biggest
problem would be caused when a 90 degree turn is required at the MAP.
That turn only protects from obstacles if you start the turn at or after
the MAP (as specified by the procedure). If you start the turn prior to
the MAP, you don't get the obstacle protection afforded by the missed
approach procedure.

John