Sure, but it doesn't answer my question which more a regulatory one. Are
you "not supposed to" or "not authorized to"?

Capt.Doug wrote:
"Bob Gardner" wrote in message If you
fly the approach as if no VDP is provided, you will maintain the MDA until
you either pick up the runway visually or reach the MAP.


If I pass the VDP without seeing the runway environment, I know that I won't
likely make the runway from the MAP. After passing the VDP, I start
preparing for the missed approach.

D.