Originally Posted by
BobbyLeeSwagger
GPS can substitute for LOC outside FAF. That's crazy about SFO, I use SFO as a example of why it can really be important to consider a pink needle intercept to new FOs.
Authorized under OPSS B034, terminal area begins inside 30mi and ends at FAF.
Exactly. The only requirement for being in LOC/GS is inside the FAF. I preach it to FOs even going into LAX because I've even had controllers there ask me about it sometimes if we're intercepting at a good rate and the FO picked LOC/GS. In SFO I'd probably go so far as to tell them to use NAV for the intercept for a while until established, then swap over to LOC/GS when convenient. You're PIC, so you're allowed to do it (especially if it's in the interest of safety). Just my two cents.
