When being vectored, and ATC says your 4 miles from X, I noticed
occasionally that they state the wrong X. They confuse the FAF with
the IF. For this reason, I tell students to never rely on ATC's
distance statements to make a descent.

How often do others see this?


On a VFR approach to Oakland, I was told I was a mile off course when in fact I
was lined up precisely with the runway. The aircraft ahead of me was told the
same thing (but I don't know what his alignment was). I suspect their radar
was a bit off that day.

Jose

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