Originally Posted by
diseda
Okay, what about this one:
Torreon VOR DME 30 approach... you're cleared at 20,000' The MSA is 12,500 and the hold is at 8k. If you don't have the actual chart handy. The highest obstruction is 6955 feet.
I was going to calculate a 3 degree descent down to 8000. I would start a descent 4 miles out. Than descend to the final approach altitude in the hold.
or should I stay at 20,000' and descend in the hold?
I think I am interpreting the question wrong here
I would say descend in the hold. MSA is for emergency use only and does not guarantee navaid reception. You will be guaranteed reception and terrain separation in the hold.
Never seen the chart though, so I could be wrong. That's my answer and I'm sticking to it. :X
I'm actually staying down in Phoenix tonight to catch my 7am flight without having to be up at 0-dark-30 to drive 1-1/2 hours. My interview is at 1pm, so that should give me plenty of time. Please tell me that you're freaking out as much as I am.
