Bit of a old thread, but relevant for me now.
Can someone please explain, and point to the relevant UK AND ICAO documents:
- Is there a difference in: "cleared ILS" & "cleared approach" (if the approach is an ILS)?
- Is the following correct: when under radar control, "cleared ILS" does NOT mean I can descend to platform altitude, and when I'm NOT under radar control I CAN descend to platform altutude? If not, is the correct wording "cleared ILS according to the procedure"?
And, on a side note, what if a controller has me vectored on a 90 degree intercept and cleared me for approach, can I adjust my heading to intercept without overshooting? Radar, non radar, above/below MSA?
While I'm going: when I'm given "descent to FLXXX with 2000 ft/min" do you expect 1000 ft/min in the last 1000ft?
Tnx!