direct to a waypoint
01-22-2007, 06:51 AM
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direct to a waypoint
here's one for those in a non-glass/ GPS environment...
ATC gives you direct to a waypoint.. you are not on any of the radials that define the intersection but are given the direction anyway..
do you:
A. attempt to fly directly to the intersection using something other than the defining radials (picking your own radial from current position)
B. Fly to intercept one of the defining radials, then fly that radial until you intercept the other definer
C. ask for something different or vectors to the waypoint
i'll wait for a few posts before i give you what i did
ATC gives you direct to a waypoint.. you are not on any of the radials that define the intersection but are given the direction anyway..
do you:
A. attempt to fly directly to the intersection using something other than the defining radials (picking your own radial from current position)
B. Fly to intercept one of the defining radials, then fly that radial until you intercept the other definer
C. ask for something different or vectors to the waypoint
i'll wait for a few posts before i give you what i did
01-22-2007, 07:33 AM
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ATC must have thought you were rnav able. If you were not, you can not accept a clearance direct a waypoint. (If you were within a degree or two of a defining radial you could intercept it and fly outbound and nobody would be the wiser)
01-22-2007, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by KiloAlpha
Say "Unable, we are /A"
ATC will then give you alternate instructions
ATC will then give you alternate instructions
It always worked for me.fbh
01-22-2007, 09:36 AM
#6
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isn't this a point to point?
ie: we are on the 180 radial 30 DME and are given a clearance to point ABCDE that is on the 090 radial at 50 DME, you point your A/C in a general ENE direction and then refine by looking at your HSI/CDI. Some know it as the pencil method....
ie: we are on the 180 radial 30 DME and are given a clearance to point ABCDE that is on the 090 radial at 50 DME, you point your A/C in a general ENE direction and then refine by looking at your HSI/CDI. Some know it as the pencil method....
01-22-2007, 10:52 AM
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Maybe you're equipped with a KNS80, good stuff!!! But otherwise, legal and responsible response would be "UNABLE, Could we get a vector or airway?" I don't like the thought of guys floating around w/o proper equipment.
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