Possible alt. ILS is the system :runway lights, GS,Localizer, NDB, DME, VOR/TAC etc.
Its semantics yes. I have often used the term "Instrument Approach or Precision Approach for the ILS" depending to note it is the part of the flight profile I will be interning confirming again with control my intentions . I have also heard controllers use variations as well depending on the field. LOGIC: Sense we have been dealing from the point of having an XXX,000' view of the situation it is a safe beat Q is meaning WE are in flight for or on long final for the ILS. NOTE: " (call sign) you are cleared for landing on runway XXX winds are X @ X ." is the only time you are sure to have clearance to land short of an inflight emergency or other unforeseen ground event .