localizer approach and gs intercept altitude

On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:26:13 GMT, "Matt" wrote:

Hi everyone. A quick question from an instrument student:

If I am flying a localizer approach where there is a glide slope intercept
alitude (lightning bolt) that is lower than the inbound altitude prior to
the final approach fix, can I descend to the gs intercept altitude although
I am flying the nonprecision approach?

For example, on this approach: http://204.108.4.16/d-tpp/0704/00446I20.PDF

Can I descend to 2200 prior to Wesie, or do I have to stay at 2400 until
crossing the non-precision FAF?

Thanks

Matt


You can descend to 2200 when inbound on the procedure turn, or after
crossing LEADS if you start the approach at GDM or EEN, but that has
NOTHING to do with the GS intercept altitude. 2200' is the charted
altitude for the intermediate segment of the localizer approach.

You may not descend below 2200' until after crossing WESIE.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)