No argument, Jim, but AC 90-66A clearly shows a straight-in segment to both
single and parallel runways.

Bob Gardner

"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
...
Courtesy and regulations both apply. Regulations do not
prohibit straight-in approaches, they say "if turns are
made." Courtesy says you should not fly an approach against
the traffic flow into the pattern, as well as regulations
about right of way.
Courtesy requires you announce and listen on the CTAF.
If all you want is practice, fly the approach 2 or 3,000
feet high.

Have all your lights ON.

Use two safety pilots who can see well.


"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
. ..
| Dave has provided the regulatory info, but the bottom line
is that you can
| do pretty much whatever you want to do at an uncontrolled
field in VFR
| conditions...and sometimes people do some really weird and
unexpected
| things. If a pilot wants to shoot a practice instrument
approach of any kind
| to such an airport, the result will be a straight-in,
which is covered by
| the Advisory Circular he cites.
|
| Part 91 contains all of the operational regulations you
will ever need as a
| Part 91 pilot. Anything that is not specifically
prohibited is allowed.
|
| Bob Gardner
| "BobKK47" wrote in message
|
oups.com...
| Is there any reason, or regulation, that states that a
pilot, flying
| VFR, is prohibited in flying a GPS approach to an
uncontrolled field
| (assuming VFR conditions at the field), or must the
pilot fly the
| usual pattern to land?
|
| Thanks.
|
| Bob
|
|
|