I agree with Peter. Diving for the GS is never a good idea and should
be exercised only (if ever) by experienced IMC pilots at familiar
airports. Request new vectors so that you get the LOC below the GS, or
request to fly the full procedure. Then the altitude selections are
yours to decide based on the published procedure. This would have been
a good choice in your situation.

Greg J.


I recall my instructor preaching against diving for the glideslope, stating
that dropping at over 1,000 fpm at a low altitude and in IMC could be
problematic.