Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
CAs who remind me that I am in magenta needles when given an "intercept the localizer" clearance 30 miles out. I know that technically it's supposed to be in green needles but have they ever seen Mr. Honeywell fly? That somnabitch is all over the place until you get to about 20 miles, and even then depending on where you're at and if they are crossing airplanes in front of the LOC antennae you may still be S-turning.
I wouldn't recommend going green needles 30 miles out with a fed in the JS.
The localizer is only certified out to 18NM...that's why it's so squirrely way out there. Legally you don't have a valid nav signal.
Use the FMS that far out or ask for a vector.