Originally Posted by ShotOver
So, it isn't an ATC issue.
Not strictly true.
And I maintain what I said earlier
N-reg, GA pilot license or whatever, in this case I guess if the controllers are told not to do it then you won't be doing a PAR
Unlike some other procedures, it really doesn't matter how much the pilot insistes that it is legit for him/her to fly a PAR, it's wholly in the hands of ATC!
The part that may make it an ATC issue is if the equipment, procedure design or controller training doesn't meet civil standards then it will be appropriate to promulgate it as 'not available for civil use'. Of course, not all signatories to the Chicago convention - even some of the big ones - adhere to the standards as closely as others.
Equally, under ICAO rules, if the relevant aviation authority, for pretty much whatever reason they choose, elect to limit availability of certain procedures then they can do so. And I guess the local FAA Field Officer is the representative of the aviation authority so whatever he/she says may be the deciding factor.
And it doesn't take long in this business to learn that
some representatives of aviation authorities can be out of touch, a little power-crazed, lacking experience, unprepared to listen to those who do the job for real, or just plain stupid...........