NDB or GPS Rwy 33 EPM
This approach is marked radar required, and there is no charted feeder
route to the IAF. So one approaches via a random route under radar.
ATC will not issue an approach clearance until within 15 miles of the NDB.
In the past I was told this was due to their need to ensure the a/c was
within the service volume for the facility.
However, if the a/c is using GPS and executing the GPS Rwy 33 approach,
what is the point of delaying clearance issuance until 15 miles out?
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)
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