Thanks all.

Typically I shoot for David's approach as well. Get on the CL at
pattern altitude about 2-3 miles out. Just enough tine for a few
breaths and a look around before pulling the carb heat and the
throttle back...


HankC

David Megginson wrote in message ...
"Bob Gardner" writes:

I'm 10 miles N of the field and the tower calls for a straight-in
on runway 20.

Angling over to intercept the extended centerline might seem vague, but it
is the best way to accomplish what the controller intends for you to do.
There is nothing in the regs, the AIM, or the controller's handbook that
specifically addresses this situation, so roll your own.

I usually aim to intercept the extended centreline at least 2 SM from
the threshold in a situation like that: that way, I won't cut off
anyone on base or final in a regular circuit if tower screws up its
traffic flow. I go direct to threshold only if tower tells me to.


All the best,


David