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Old 28th Mar 2015, 18:40
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piston2jet
 
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Descend when Glide Slope captured?

Given Scenario :

If we are making an ILS approach to a runway and trying to intercept the Localizer (the needle is full-scale deflection to the right), we see the Glide Slope needle coming alive and is now in the center. Our LOC needle is still far to the right, we then turn right a few more degrees to intercept it. In the mean while our GS needle deflects below the center line. Now at this moment :-

Q1 ) Can we put our a/c into landing configuration?

Q2) Can we descend below and follow the GS needle or should we wait for the LOC needle to be at least half-scale deflected and then descend rapidly to make up? ( The passengers can get scared and their ears would hurt)

Requesting members for their views & suggestions.

Thank your very much,

Regards
P2J
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