"Jim Cummiskey" wrote in message
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What would an instructor say when we line up for 'final' at 30 degrees
to the runway? Probably not good job'...


Well, let's see. I got on the ground efficiently and precisely with the
minimum amount of fuel and time required. It was a completely safe
operation, and consistent with my understanding of the FARs and common
sense. Since I do hold a CFI ticket, that's exactly what I would have
said g There's a big difference between teaching a student to fly
precise
legs in the pattern, and the real-world of getting from A to B.


You were instructed to report a five mile final. You did not comply with
that instruction. You violated FAR 91.123(b).

"Except in an emergency, no person may operate an aircraft contrary to an
ATC instruction in an area in which air traffic control is exercised."