Hi guys,
I was looking at the TEC route for KPSP-KTOA (PSPP8A) and the routing after PDZ is the PDZ270/16 then DOWDD, which is less than half a mile short of the previous point... what is the proper way to fly that routing?.... thx as always... Joey
PSPP8A TEC route
Re: PSPP8A TEC route
PDZ270/16 is essentially the same as DOWDD.
If I recall correctly, the TEC Route was defined prior to DOWDD being established so the waypoint was defined as PDZ270/16. When DOWDD was created it was added to the TEC rout but they neglected to remove PDZ270/16.
If I recall correctly, the TEC Route was defined prior to DOWDD being established so the waypoint was defined as PDZ270/16. When DOWDD was created it was added to the TEC rout but they neglected to remove PDZ270/16.
Ken Ullery - PPL-SEL, 1G5
Re: PSPP8A TEC route
Makes sense, but I just wanted to make sure to avoid making a mistake... I was especially confused because both MYFLIGHTROUTE and Foreflight still list it that way...
Thanks for the prompt response!
Thanks for the prompt response!
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Re: PSPP8A TEC route
it makes more sense when you realize that it's not half a mile short, but is exactly the same point Check the low enroute chart, the mileage indicator for DOWDD is 16.
Re: PSPP8A TEC route
You’re right, Keith, my confusion came from looking at ForeFlight and Skyvector, both of which depict the two points as slightly displaced from each other...
Re: PSPP8A TEC route
Ironically, that displacement is the result of “too much” accuracy.
The FAA’s description for DOWDD places it at: PDZ*C*270.00/15.61. So technically, there is a difference of .39 miles between DOWDD and PDZ270/16. The difference is relatively insignificant with an airway width of 8 miles.
The FAA’s description for DOWDD places it at: PDZ*C*270.00/15.61. So technically, there is a difference of .39 miles between DOWDD and PDZ270/16. The difference is relatively insignificant with an airway width of 8 miles.
Ken Ullery - PPL-SEL, 1G5
Re: PSPP8A TEC route
I just found the FAA database that lists all the fixes/waypoints... I learn something new every day here... thx again!