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Old 13th Jul 2013, 22:38
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Originally Posted by BOAC
Do you not have the equivalent of the Boeing 'VOR/LOC'? How would you fly a loc approach (non-RNAV)?
Non RNAV - Select TRACK/FPA. Establish on the desired radial and then select the inbound track. Minor adjustments only from then as the A/C maintains the track. At FAF, pull (say!) 3 degrees down flight path angle and relax, making gentle corrections.

No VOR/LOC fitted...But if you have it in the database...

Execute direct to FAF, with inbound radial (as jonty said!) Press approach.

Land aircraft from MDA. Done! SOOOooooo easy!

Edit...

Oops thats for a normal NPA. For a loc approach there is a LOC button! Use that and FPA...

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