Originally Posted by
DIBO
Am I missing something: why did ATC clear them for the requested VFR left pattern on 27R one hour after SS?
Given the light vrb winds, 09L the longest rwy (27R 706ft DTHR) with the least challenging IFR app., with similar track miles when coming from SNA, I wonder whether the pilots requested this 09L GPS approach? Or was it refused due to traffic?? (Miramar?)
My understanding is the 9L approach wasn't authorized for that category aircraft. 17 was but too short for them to land so the plan all along was to fly approach to 17, cancel IFR in order to circle in VFR to 27R.