On Sep 24, 5:58 pm, "Peter R." wrote:
On 9/23/2007 2:31:29 AM, scott moore wrote:

After trying the published approach a couple of times,
I then tried using it in a standard pattern. I wanted
to see if I could use it like a standard ILS, where the
GS becomes active on the approach.
The glideslope appears when the final approach becomes the active fix.

If you are in "Vectors to Final" mode, that will be quite a way out...
the length
of the magenta line or thereabouts. Handy when trying to meet the
requirements for glideslope coupling on autopilots.

Bill Hale BPPP instructor




I have flown behind my GNS430W approximately six times since my unit was
upgraded and in each case I requested the GPS approach, which is an LPV
approach to 275 foot minimums, upon returning to my home class C airport. For
each of these three approaches I requested vectors to final and also
requested to be vectored onto the final approach course at least three miles
outside the FAF so that I could observe the glideslope indicator.

IIRC the G/S came alive approximately two miles outside the FAF and for the
most part the entire approach acted like an ILS.

--
Peter