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Old 12th December 2012 | 21:58
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Level Attitude
 
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A Quetsion:
If you request, are offered and accept an ILS Approach does that not imply IFR?
(Not now allowed unless IR or IR(R)/IMC)

Some General Observations:
Requesting an ILS (even a practice) suggests (certainly to ATC) either competence on the part of the pilot to fly
such an approach, or that there is someone else on board (Instrutor) to ensure the aircraft doesn't deviate too
much from published profile (and that correct ATC liaison is followed).

ILS is badly named. It is an Instrument Approach leading to a Visual landing.

ILS are usually based on a 3deg Glidepath so still two miles from Threshold the
aircraft will be at 600' - which is a lot lower than most PPLs will be used to.

Even if allowed I don't think someone who has "done some ILS procedures with my instructor" should request one on their own.

I would suggest requesting a Visual Straight In Approach from 5 miles. Don't have to worry about getting the ILS specific radio calls
correct and can track the Localiser, whilst keeping a good lookout. Do not try and follow the Glidepath, but rather keep
a sensible height (not below 1,000') until the approach (Rwy) looks correct.
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