Originally Posted by
dehg5776
I recall being taught to descend to the MDA as soon as possible after the final approach fix, then fly straight and level if not visual, in order to maximise the chance of becoming visual and then being able to drop the nose and descend to the runway.
Yes, and while it's not always ideal, it's safe, legal, and there is a reason behind it. And I take your point about the MAPt vs MDA on an RNAV in a high-peformance aircraft. All this shows is there are different ways of looking at things. And yes, common sense/safety/airmanship should always be the overriding factor. But this is a bulletin board - there is simply no need for people to get so uptight.