PJ2, it's not about lecturing, some procedures aren't made to be "challenges". Whatever is the airport, an ILS shouldn't be intercepted this way. In this particular case a go around at 5.5 NM shouldn't be questioned. While there's no doubt that was a decision which the crew failed to make, I'm just highlighting the fact that this type of interception "challenges" are often made at the expense of safety or traffic fluidity (in case of GA).
Taking challenges is one thing, but where do we stop? While we're all supposed to be able to operate as per the rules, we are unequal in front of operational challenges.
By taking the challenge you're just making the ATC comfortable with taking it as a norm, which is not necessarily the most efficient at the end of day.
What are you considering a lecture? I'm sure that discussions about Wx RDR or engine design would be very interesting since some of us have very innovative conceptions which are considered based on experience.
chucks, the interesting part of this discussion isn't about "guessing" or blaming. It's about what can be improving safety, whether or not it directly concerned this particular case.
Last edited by S.F.L.Y; 4th Feb 2010 at 07:41.