Apollo 50, 55, 60, 65 Final Approach Fix (FAF), Initial Approach Fix (IAF), 2.Press MSG to return to the previous function, 1. Prior to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF), the MSG

Approach Basics (GX50/60)

Initial Approach Fix (IAF)1. Prior to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF), the MSG

MSG

indicator will light to announce a Waypoint Arrival Alert. Press MSG to acknowledge the message and view the instructions to the next approach point.

	Approach Transition Operation
	CDI Scale = 1.0nm
	3nm to	2nm to
	FAF		FAF
	IAF				FAF
				CDI Scale
CDI Scale				Transitions
Transitions				1.0 to 0.3nm
5.0 to 1.0nm				ACTIVE
		Annunciator
				Flashes
	APPRCH Annunciator On

MSG

WPT SEQ

OBS/HLD

MSG

2.Press MSG to return to the previous function.

3.Prior to reaching the IAF, determine if a procedure turn or a course reversal is required. If so, press OBS/HLD to suspend sequencing. See page 21 for details on procedure turns.

Final Approach Fix (FAF)

1.When you are 3 nm inbound to the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and not on Hold (sequencing suspended), the Active light will flash to indicate that you are about to transition to Approach Active and Approach RAIM Prediction will begin. At 2 nm from the FAF, the CDI sensitivity will start to gradually scale from 1.0 to 0.3 nm full scale. At the FAF, CDI sensitivity will be at 0.3 nm full scale.

2.When you are near the Final Approach Fix, the MSG annunciator will flash and a standard Waypoint Arrival Alert will turn on. Press MSG to acknowledge the message. Press MSG to return to your previous function.

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