A question to London Controllers
Hi guys,
been flying in and out of LHR & MAN on a regular basis for a german carrier. Being cleared for an ILS approach in most parts of Europe usually includes actually being cleared for an ILS (i.e. LH 123, turn left/right heading XXX, cleared ILS Approach RWY XXX).
I´ve noticed that in LHR & MAN you are usually cleared on a heading and asked to report localizer established. Then a descend clearance is given with the addition to continue on the glideslope. Why is that so?
Cheers and thanks in advance! :-)