in the old, old days, vectors were provided to intercept the GS from below
Every controller should be able to do the three times table
Level flight for 2nm to intercept the GP from below.
Position report passed at least once.
if 3 times tables and height looked wrong distance from touchdown was given with a prompt "confirm you will get the height off".
SID's/STAR's are the norm today. cross point x not below xxxxft/fl.
We move more aircraft safely with standardized ops.
But maybe some of the basic tools of "AT control" are being sidelined while we concentrate on "AT management".
