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Old November 15th 07, 09:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Dan Luke[_2_]
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Default When to descend II


"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:
The clearance issued doesn't make sense. If the controller really needs
you over ROYCE he shouldn't issue a visual approach clearance. On a visual
approach you must remain clear of clouds and maneuvering to avoid them
could take you away from ROYCE. A visual doesn't save time when it's
issued to an aircraft on the localizer and may take longer than the IAP if
cloud avoidance is needed. The altitude restriction doesn't make any sense
at all. Terrain/obstacle avoidance is the pilot's responsibility on a
visual so it can't be for that and there isn't enough room below at 2000
MSL for any other traffic so it can't be for separation.


Hmm. Evidently memory has failed me on some essential detail (altitude,
perhaps?).

In my experience, the Houston Approach controllers are not in the habit of
issuing screwy clearances. It must be me.

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Dan
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