Approach Clearance vs Platform Altitude
Hello!
Question: You are flying towards an ILS approach with a published initial platform altitude of 2500 feet. You are presently at 4000 feet and, say, 14 miles out when ATC give you an intercept heading and clear you for the approach. Is it expected that you will descend to 2500 feet as published or maintain 4000 feet until on the glideslope? Or, do you have a choice??
Would the answer change if you are significantly off the extended centreline when giving the intercept heading?
Many thanks for any replies!!
CP