A Lieberma wrote:


Bear with me as I am really trying to understand this....

Looking at the FAA version of the approach plate, profile section, it has
2800 to DOCAP, then descend to 2100 at CICAL for the final approach into
OLV.

Based on what you are saying, since I am pretty much a straight in approach
that it's allowable to be cleared by ATC below the profile altitude of 2800
10 miles BEFORE DOCAPS?

10 miles outside DOCAPS, my instructions were descend and maintain 2100,
cleared for the GPS 36.

Allen

Think in terms of being vectored to the final approach course on an ILS.
When done correctly, the controller will vector you at an altitude
below the G/S.

If this approach were an ILS and the controller was setting you up to
intercept the "final" perhaps 3 miles prior to CICAL on a 30 degree
intercept angle. The controller would almost certainly descend you to
2,100 to intercept. He might have you at 2,100 10 miles prior to intercept.

Do you see any difference with your handling, albeit with a new ATC/AIM
procedure?