FTDK
It needn't be quite so wordy.
TL: ABC When ready descend to 7000.
You: Descend to 7000 ABC.
Later...
You: ABC Left 9000.
TL: ABC.
Subsequent descent steps needn't be maintained but flown at a constant descent profile. Work out at what DME you will cleared lower (check the CTA steps) and plan to be approaching each level as the next lower clearance is delivered.
Then, all you need do is continually descend whilst accepted the lower clearances.
TL Appr: XXX descend to 5200
ME: 5200, XXX
.....
TLAppr: XXX descend to 4000
ME: 4000 XXX
.....
TL Appr: XXX descend to 3500
ME: XXX 3500
And then you will be happily sliding down the ILS in no time without so many interactions!
Hope that helps!
Last edited by YMML; 26th Jul 2007 at 00:38.