Keep in mind this is with a GPS approach. Not something I would
try with a VOR or NDB.


"Teacherjh" wrote in message
...

[consider an approach] in which the IAF and the FAF were the same
waypoint.
With no altitude difference until crossing the FAF inbound. So approaching
at a
right angle what's the difference (well other than the technical legal
issue)
if you turn left and go around the track .. or turn right and start
decending?


One difference I see is the time and space to get established on the final
approach. If you turn right and start descending, you cannot be
established on
the final approach course until you are past the FAF. If you turn left
and go
around the hold, you can become established before the FAF.

Whether you are a good enough pilot to make a good approach becoming
established after the FAF is a different question, and one I won't
address.
But there is a difference in this case making the choice to turn right not
a
no-brainer.

Jose


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