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Old November 27th 06, 06:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.simulators
Mxsmanic
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Default ILS approaching help

Syucomm writes:

Someone know where can i find a good guide for ILS approaching in FS?
(EXCEPT FOR FS guide)


What do you need to know?

Are you flying the approach by hand, or using the autopilot to bring
you in?

Essentially it's a matter of tuning the correct ILS frequency for your
runway, getting close enough to the right path so that your equipment
can detect the ILS signals, and then using instruments to align your
aircraft for landing in response to the signals. If you are using
autopilot, you only need to get in roughly close to the proper path,
and then the autopilot will take over. Except in large aircraft with
full autoland capability, you'll have to fly the last few hundred feet
yourself (and make sure you turn off the autopilot when you are ready
to take over!).

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