Weird clearance... I was confused. Could use some input.
#52
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Here, this would get you going in the right direction, enough time to setup the GPS. (see attachment)
Somebody hit me with another one, I can draw it out too if you want. Preferably something with a larger difference in course.
I agree with the others though, don't accept a clearance you can't do. I would've at least asked for a vector from ATC to get me going in the right direction if I were in your shoes.
Somebody hit me with another one, I can draw it out too if you want. Preferably something with a larger difference in course.
I agree with the others though, don't accept a clearance you can't do. I would've at least asked for a vector from ATC to get me going in the right direction if I were in your shoes.
#53
Everyone's picking on the GPS portion. You complained about screaming down and going too fast at the IAP. How about a procedure turn? You can get away 1.5k high and fast in a prop most of the time, but probably not meet any stabilized approach criteria. You're starting off learning the wrong way to do things. IMHO
#54
Here, this would get you going in the right direction, enough time to setup the GPS. (see attachment)
Somebody hit me with another one, I can draw it out too if you want. Preferably something with a larger difference in course.
I agree with the others though, don't accept a clearance you can't do. I would've at least asked for a vector from ATC to get me going in the right direction if I were in your shoes.
Somebody hit me with another one, I can draw it out too if you want. Preferably something with a larger difference in course.
I agree with the others though, don't accept a clearance you can't do. I would've at least asked for a vector from ATC to get me going in the right direction if I were in your shoes.
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If you constantly update your position using the DME on the GPS you can constantly stay on course and you'll know the exact heading. You can do it like a DME arc. Like I said I don't know the legalities of it. As long as you update it every few degrees it shouldn't be a real problem
But it's still kinda nifty.
#56
Everyone's picking on the GPS portion. You complained about screaming down and going too fast at the IAP. How about a procedure turn? You can get away 1.5k high and fast in a prop most of the time, but probably not meet any stabilized approach criteria. You're starting off learning the wrong way to do things. IMHO
Maybe I forgot to say this. The kicker is the control thought it was odd too. When I wrote it all down and replied I looked at bossman like wtf?? and the same instant I did that the control said "Hey it's strait from houston, not from me". We were still on with albuquerque. I know we were about to be handed off to Houston but that was for another 10 min or so and we were right ontop of the mexican border in the middle of the desert. Just thought it was all strange. Didn't see any UFO's though
Last edited by ToiletDuck; 02-08-2007 at 07:49 PM.
#57
Laughlin approach pulls that crap all the time flyin' into DRT. They dump us in high on a radial all the time.
Don't worry about the critical comments, you did the right thing in asking and learning how to handle it in the future.
I'm sure the old man knew how to do it and was just seeing how you'd handle it. He did nothing knowing that you were so close to the course that there was no harm in it.
Fun doin' a "chop and drop" in a turboprop, huh?
Don't worry about the critical comments, you did the right thing in asking and learning how to handle it in the future.
I'm sure the old man knew how to do it and was just seeing how you'd handle it. He did nothing knowing that you were so close to the course that there was no harm in it.
Fun doin' a "chop and drop" in a turboprop, huh?
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First off, I just want to say thanks for asking the question TD...I havent used a panel mount GPS since training, and had completely forgotten about tuning in a point in space like that.
Now on the other hand, I think that the CA should have corrected you during the maneuver, rather than letting you proceed with it, when you obviously didnt know how to correctly do it. I think if you had simply asked ATC for a vector to the 310/60 fix, it would have saved alot of "what if im doing this wrong" heartache. All in the name of saftey.
The approach?...no real comments, except vectors slightly further out could have been more beneficial. In my limited experience, it seems better to have dumped in your drag before beggining the descent. would have helped ya get down =) But it worked out alright, so...
Good luck and fly safe!
Now on the other hand, I think that the CA should have corrected you during the maneuver, rather than letting you proceed with it, when you obviously didnt know how to correctly do it. I think if you had simply asked ATC for a vector to the 310/60 fix, it would have saved alot of "what if im doing this wrong" heartache. All in the name of saftey.
The approach?...no real comments, except vectors slightly further out could have been more beneficial. In my limited experience, it seems better to have dumped in your drag before beggining the descent. would have helped ya get down =) But it worked out alright, so...
Good luck and fly safe!
#60
Maybe I forgot to say this. The kicker is the control thought it was odd too. When I wrote it all down and replied I looked at bossman like wtf?? and the same instant I did that the control said "Hey it's strait from houston, not from me". We were still on with albuquerque. I know we were about to be handed off to Houston but that was for another 10 min or so and we were right ontop of the mexican border in the middle of the desert. Just thought it was all strange. Didn't see any UFO's though