big_news_1
Well-Known Member
I have heard each of the following phrases when accepting vectors for the ILS 30C @ IWA:
"Turn left heading 330, maintain 3500 until established"
-and-
"Turn left heading 330, maintain 3500 until established on the localizer"
Is there any distinction between the two? Is "on the localizer" implied in the first phrase or could ATC be asking you to intercept glideslope at an altitude higher than the published altitude (3300 in this case)?
"Turn left heading 330, maintain 3500 until established"
-and-
"Turn left heading 330, maintain 3500 until established on the localizer"
Is there any distinction between the two? Is "on the localizer" implied in the first phrase or could ATC be asking you to intercept glideslope at an altitude higher than the published altitude (3300 in this case)?