ATC Does Not Give Vectors

Here is a documented example of ATC not updating the VECTOR heading, as it gives vectors to a series of waypoint (not in line)

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IN all cases, ATC gave the SAME vector heading of 165 degrees, to all the waypoints.

At least, this should be fixable – and while at it, the VECTOR SHOULD be from the plane’s CURRENT POSITION, to the Next Waypoint, not the heading between the two waypoints. !!! {sigh}

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Also show clearly is Approach handing off to tower some 14 miles out, before vectoring and ensuring that the IFR plane was established on the ILS, before handing off to TOWER (who should never be giving an clearance to intercept an ILS !!) Tower is not allowed to VECTOR planes to an ILS – the most they can do is to to suggest headings based on a visual observation of the plane’s position – difficult to see at 14 miles !

It’s just all so WRONG & Clueless !!!

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