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Old 2nd Feb 2010, 17:34
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Depending on how far above the GS you are then isn't it a fairly simple matter on autopilot of selecting "NAV", arming "APP" and then doing a "VS" descent while monitoring developments to make sure that, yes, you are stabilised by 1000' AGL?
Since you were making a point on sticking to standardization, can I suggest that you return to your manuals and have a look at the different approach segments? While ATC can clear you to descend to the final approach altitude and to follow the ILS, it's your problem to make sure you will be established not later than the FAP... if you passed the FAP while still above the GS you're not allowed to intercept from above, even if you've been cleared for the ILS.

The Turkish aircraft was cleared to 2000' and vectored for a loc interception at 6 NM, which is beyond the FAP and above GS. Beyond this point you can't go lower than 2000' without being on the GS or cleared to a new lower altitude.

While ATC instructions were obviously incompatible with the ILS procedure, it was also the crew's responsibility to refuse it. Apparently you would have done the same
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