Mike Jenvey Not sure if they seem to be varying the instructions to try & make things "simpler" - the last few times I've been there, the Approach controller has given (at the same time), heading turn onto final intercept, descent to final height, ILS clearance for ILS & frequency change to Precision!!
<<<< Maybe more emphasis needs to be put on hand flying and NDB approaches if you are going to Russia? >>>>
Agreed but also (if appropriate for type), maybe more emphasis on flying NPA using FMS/autopilot correctly? Set up properly = very easy.
That was just a brief update...not a clearance LoL ..
Your FMS in no-WGS84 country ? How Easy can it be ? CODDE 2 refer....