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Old 31st May 2010, 10:15
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Otterman
 
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Below is for the approach. For a departure reverse it all. But my god why would this ever be interesting?

Input frontcourse = positive sensing. (so respond like you normally would).

Input the backcourse = reverse sensing.

During a backcourse you can’t arm localizer. So heading select/track select (very nice mode).

Make is easy do a LNAV/VNAV approach.

For departure the only reason I can possibly think of for this question is to track the centerline in case of an engine failure. Just use track select, done deal!

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