Cutting In Early By Director
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Cutting In Early By Director
Been away from the forum for sometime so apologies if this is a repeat thread......
Just a general query really regarding the profiles that approach controllers use when vectoring an a/c onto base leg. We all know our 3x tables and thus the ideal profile of altitude vs track miles, and for the vast majority of approaches the vectoring is first class. However, on a handful of occasions it can be that you are cut in tight and have to work hard to meet your approach gates. I fully appreciate the onus remains with the pilots to ensure adequate track miles but was left wondering what, if any, gates controllers set themselves for a/c a little high on the profile for turning base?
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Just a general query really regarding the profiles that approach controllers use when vectoring an a/c onto base leg. We all know our 3x tables and thus the ideal profile of altitude vs track miles, and for the vast majority of approaches the vectoring is first class. However, on a handful of occasions it can be that you are cut in tight and have to work hard to meet your approach gates. I fully appreciate the onus remains with the pilots to ensure adequate track miles but was left wondering what, if any, gates controllers set themselves for a/c a little high on the profile for turning base?
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I just aim for 2 miles or more of level flight before the descent on the glide begins. If an aircraft seems high I would again reiterate track m iles from touchdown, and consider a slight jink for extra mileage.
No 'gates' as such, it's all down to experience. I'd tend to turn you in quite early (for expedition and noise abatement) but giving plenty of range checks. If you need more miles just ask.
Which airfield(s) is the problem occuring ?
Which airfield(s) is the problem occuring ?
