Now, the sentence reads, "...If it is necessary to OPERATE [was Maneuver] at a
speed in
excess of the upper limit of the speed range for an aircraft's category, the
minimums for the category for that speed shall be used."


I don't see a difference... I've always assumed that one is still maneuvering
when one does a straight-in approach. The word "operate" is clearer in being
all-encompassing, but I always took "maneuver" to also be all-encompassing.
Even on a straight in, if you are going fast enough, you use the next category.
This makes more sense when considering the room needed for a missed at varous
speeds.

Jose

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