On 14 Oct 2004 08:50:42 -0700,
(Michael) wrote:

since 900 is a safe altitude at any point
after BELCH.


It really isn't. There is a 923' obstacle to the left of course near
BLECH. Can a plane descend that fast? It sure could but may be
fairly unlikely. It still stands that there is a portion of the
approach that does not provide adequate obstacle clearance with all
certainty.

Don't mean to get in the middle of your exchange, but thought it worth
noting.

z