Originally Posted by
Check Airman
Let me be sure I understand the question. You’re asking if you’re vectored at 3000ft prior to HERVI and cleared for the approach, if you’re expected to climb to cross HERVI at 4000?
I thought the scenario in question (when framed in the context of this specific approach) would be as follows:
Aircraft is direct HERVI and above 4,000 ft
Pilot receives clearance to descend to 3,000 ft and also clearance for the approach.
Should pilot maintain at or above 4,000 ft until crossing HERVI or may pilot descend to 3,000 ft before reaching HERVI?
In that scenario, assuming I recognized a conflict, I would have asked for confirmation of HERVI crossing altitude.