Keithl,
Yes I was wondering if it was a boring subject or whether there might be a little uncertainty out there. Actually my RNP<1 statement is probably a red herring as most FMC's with radio updating will easily do RNP<1. With the advent of PRNAV on our doorstep (RNP<1 capability), times are changing with RNAV SID's and STAR's becoming available and I hope some easy to understand definitions might be available as guidance.
I really don't know, as an examiner, what I would do if the crew I was checking were to do a little self positioning above MSA. Of course there are good crews who would make sure they were dotting the I's and crossing the T's, then you have the less proficient crews who are just looking for time saving techniques with less respect of terra firma.
I guess common sense again is the answer, but legally?
