Stan Prevost wrote:

It works the way that we pilots would usually prefer that it work, but the
problem is that the 7110.65 used in conjunction with the definitions in the
P/CG, doesn't allow for controllers issuing vectors to an approach other
than to the final approach course as defined in the P/CG, and this results
in some controllers doing it one way and others doing it another way, and
pilots never know (except through local experience) what a controller
intends if s/he says Vectors To Final. The manual should be revised to
allow vectors to an intermediate dogleg segment. Maybe an ASRS report will
get the concern into the system.


The only effective way to get it addressed is for a user group (such as
AOPA) to submit it to ATPAC (Air Traffic Control Advisory Committee).

But, according to the FAA ATO chiefs, vectors can be given to final only
where the final approach course is on the video map. And, they claim
that is done only with ILS approaches that are in an area with adequate
radar coverage. So, I presume those chiefs would say it is a non--issue
if submitted to ATPAC.