Author: oskrypuch
Subject: Autopilot capabilities
Posted: 15 Mar 2015 at 11:18am
Correct.
Edited by oskrypuch - 6 hours 33 minutes ago at 11:27am
Subject: Autopilot capabilities
Posted: 15 Mar 2015 at 11:18am
Correct.
Flying an ILS you will always want to switch to VLOC, so as to get a GS indication.
Flying a VOR or LOC (no GS), you could optionally continue to use GPSS to fly the lateral course, it is generally more accurate than following the ground navaid -- keying on the assumption that 540 does not suppress the GPSS availability FAF inwards on such approaches.
I like having the GPS switch to VLOC automatically,, but to do the above, would need to switch it back for VOR and LOC approaches. Having a "PRECISION ONLY" setting for the auto VLOC switch would eliminate the need to manually switch it back for those.
This is not a critical issue, but it might be a nice little thing to add. On the face of it might not be too hard to do.
ALSO, believe I suggested that there be some sort of aural (preferred) or CAS alert that the auto VLOC switch has taken place. Is that something you can do?
* Orest
Edited by oskrypuch - 6 hours 33 minutes ago at 11:27am