On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 07:31:05 -0700, wrote:

This is one of the consistent big disconnects in vectors to final where the
controller fails to call the distance from EK. Had the controller stated a
poition less than 10 miles from EK, then the guy would have been established
for approach clearance purposes as soon as he intercepted, whereupon he could
have descended to 2,600 and gone straight-in.

Exactly.


But, this doesn't sound like a vector to final clearance to me. Sounds like
the guy was cleared non-radar direct to EK, which would have required a course
reversal.

But then the "maintain 3000" should have been until NEPCO, and not until
intercepting the LOC. It sounds to me as if either the OP's recollection
is faulty, or the controller used improper phraseology.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)