It's another check one of the gizmos is working well. As it happens,
the KBED localizer pretty much aims right at the the most common navaid
for departures to the west as well.

wrote:
On 28 Aug 2006 08:07:58 -0700, "Tony" wrote:

If it's not on your checklist, add "verify the DG matches the runway
heading before advancing power for takeoff." My experience is, that
will catch a failed vacuum pump, not a wrong runway. I also like to
have one of the navs tuned to the ILS frequency and it's NOT because I
never see the localizer needle centered when I fly an approach!


I'd appreciate an explanation for tuning to the ILS.

David