February 2, 20215 yr Hey all, This a pilot2atc question but also more a general flying question. If I don't include an approach in my flight plan (I prefer to have it allocated), I was wondering if I need to ask for vectors to the approach when I reach the Star and receive a message like this from ATC:. "Expect the ILS approach to runway Two Seven with the LCY transition" .....or is it understood from that the message that I will effectively fly direct from HON (star) to the LCY transition and join the approach for ILS 27 at EGLC? I've had this a few times and felt a bit unsure. Just for the sake of realism I'd like to know what the proper procedure is both real life and pilot2atc. Thank you!
February 2, 20215 yr Commercial Member That message is what you would get when no STAR is assigned and your approach has a transition. Assuming the transition does not have a manual termination and puts you on a good intercept to final, you will probably fly the full transition and be cleared for the ILS without any vectors. If you were going to get cleared for a STAR, it would have told you to Expect the xxxx arrival for the ILS..... Dave
February 2, 20215 yr Author Ah Understood, HON isn't actually a star is it. Sids and Stars are the hardest thing to get your head around at first! Thanks Dave
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