QuirkyPredicament

I have a question about radar vectored ILS approach clearances, specific to the UK. At most airfields in the UK, you're given a closing heading for localiser and then cleared for the approach, very much like the rest of the world.

However at some airfields you're given a closing heading, and then told to "establish on the localiser and once established descend on the glide path". Why would this clearance be given rather than simply being cleared for the ILS?

Ah thanks for the suggestion, it explains why in CAP 413 under 6.29 & 6.30. They use the alternative phraseology when basically they want you to intercept the glide slope at a higher altitude than what's on the chart. Cheers!

Great, thanks!