Originally Posted by
hans brinker
And I still don't understand why, on arrival into LAX I am cleared for the approach passing FL200, with only a few speed adjustments, no vectors or altitudes, and when I fly into EWR, I get worried I haven't gotten a speed/heading/altitude/frequency change in the last 43 seconds (and preferably all 4 at the same time).
LAX is the notable exception. Excellent signal strength way out too. Arm the approach mode once on the centreline, and watch the magic.