Hello All,

Many times we are vectored in close to the Final Approach fix to help traffic flow to an airport, and in doing so, fly above the GS. Last night while vectored to the Final of 24R CYYZ, I was vectored into the ILS LOC and when i realized i was high on the approach, 'i asked if i could descend below the 3000' alt, due to the fact, I was high on the GS and the LOC had not centered". The Controller stated i was cleared for approach, and i could descend. I remarked, i like to be on the LOC prior to descending down the GS, specially if the MSA is just about the same Altitude as the GS intercept Alt.

I wasn't cleared for a Visual Approach and wasnt issued the typical.....maintain 3000' till established on the LOC. I was just issue a turn to 340 deg intercept the LOC, cleared for approach 24R....So, I dont really know the procedure.....

My experience back in the Big BLue Ball days was not to start descent on the GS until established on the LOC. In the B727 Days, the auto pilot would not be able to capture the GS from above, they had the GS MAN, which would dive down, remember, we arent supposed to push the airplane over and have the passengers drinks disturbed.

Anyway, Did I do the right thing? I am not for the deep dive to GS capture guy and would certainly be ok to be vectored outside the marker and told Keep My SPEED up...

I tried looking for FARs on this or AC's but no joy

Thanks
Tom

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