PappyJ, there's two different definitions Minimum SAFE altitude and minimum Sector altitude. The latter one is ICAO the first one is FAA. We can all benefit a great deal from other's knowledge and experience. The fact that aviation business is predominately run in English gives the Yanks, Canucks and Aussies an advantage. It's clearly visible in the new approach to the AOM in the EU OPS mainly done to harmonize it with FAA. Admittedly it's clearer and better concept. However it always boils down to the famous RTFQ so understanding isn't about language it's about effort. Provokative slanders from both sides are contra-productive.
