On Mar 12, 8:05*pm, Mark Hansen wrote:

DME determines when you can go below MDA which would be at MAP not 3
minutes 12 seconds.

However, as long as you realize that it's your choice and not a requirement,
then we're in agreement.

Oh we were in agreement once the FARS was pointed out. Thanks and my
apologies!!!!

Only solace I can say is the above was based on information from what
I was told and as has been pointed out, is incorrect.

I think in a nutshell, Bob nailed it, I was taught checkride scenarios
which does not necessarily reflect real world scenarios which goes to
show you that simple misunderstandings can be accounted for.

And my checkride was 8 years ago!