is there any particular reason why everytime I'm givin vectors that put me on downwind for a rwy in my LDS 767 they originally assign me to tight of a d/w relative to the rwy so then im vectored out and then back for the base turn..just wondering? maybee it's b/c of the winds?just a small thing i noticed..thxstephen

Hi Stephen,In my experience this happens occasionally but certainly not on every flight.All the best,John

depends on the angle i suppose. it could also be a late turn to downwindjd

>is there any particular reason why everytime I'm givin>vectors that put me on downwind for a rwy in my LDS 767 they>originally assign me to tight of a d/w relative to the rwy so>then im vectored out and then back for the base turn..just>wondering? maybee it's b/c of the winds?If I understand you correctly, yes, that is normal if the winds are high. As an example, arriving KIAD and landing 01L. I approached from the west with 40 knot winds from the west. I was initially turned downwind heading 190. Due to the winds the a/c drifts towards the runway. Approach came back and gave me a heading of 205. After 5 miles or so I was turned back to 190 before getting the left turn and finally the turn to intercept the LOC.-michael

You know, the beta testers know RC inside and out, but every now and again I have a feeling this program is actually getting smarter than us.... :-ufo2Subs