On Thu, 20 May 2004 02:38:59 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:


"Ron Rosenfeld" wrote in message
.. .

One reason for delaying the clearance when using the NDB might
be that, although ATC may be radar monitoring, once one
descends below 4000', there is no direct radio contact with ATC.


Radar monitoring is required even if the aircraft is executing the GPS RWY
33 approach.


Why do you think this delay in issuing the clearance is a policy at the
Boston ARTCC?

If it is not justified by the FAA published procedures, do you have a cite
from the manual that I could present to the supervisor at the Boston ARTCC
to support its elimination?


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