On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:42:17 -0400, "Kobra" wrote:

Flyers,

I was flying IFR in VFR conditions and from NJ to Kissimmee, FL (KISM). As
I was approaching KISM the controller asked if I wanted to do a visual
approach or the ILS. Since I was in unfamiliar surroundings and wanted to
practice an ILS I said, "I'll take the ILS."

As I waited for the typical clearance of, "Cessna XXX, 5 miles from XYZ, fly
heading 180, maintain 2000 until established, cleared for the ILS XX
approach." I got, "Ok, just let me know when you want to start the
approach."

Huh!?! I didn't know what to do or say. I asked, "Do you want me to head
for the FAF?" Then another controller came on the frequency and said,
"Cessna XXX cleared for the ILS approach"

So I just headed for the FAF and began to intercept the localizer. The
controller than asked me what I was doing. I was so confused since they
were not using standard terminology. Thoughts anyone.

Kobra


It sounds to me like a bogus clearance.

This seems to be an approach with no IAF (at least on the Jepp chart),
implying to me that you should have been receiving vectors to final.
Perhaps the controller taking over thought that controller #1 had given you
vectors to the final approach course, and was confused by your turning of
what he thought was a vector.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)