On Dec 13, 10:34 am, nick name wrote:
The ILS 16R (http://tinyurl.com/353gd5) at Reno (KRNO) has the
notation:

"8500 to GS intercept 181 (2) and LOC (8.8)"

I don't understand this. It appears this means that GS intercept will
occur in 2 miles on a 181 heading and that LOC intercept will occur in
8.8 miles. Neither appears to be true from the plan view. In fact, it
looks more like LOC intercept will occur in 2 miles and GS intercept
in 8.8 (at 8500 feet).

Any insights?


It means maintain 8500 MSL until intercepting the glideslope. You're
a total of 10.8 miles from GS intercept at PYRAM, 2 miles on a 181
heading and 8.8 miles on the LOC.