SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC

FLIGHT CONTROL

ILS Approach

1)Transition from GPS Navigation Mode to Heading Select Mode.

a)Load the Runway 29R ILS approach for KFAT into the Flight Plan.

b)Select ‘Vectors to Final’ for the transition.

c)Set the Selected Heading after getting vectors from ATC and press the HDG Key. The autopilot turns the aircraft to the desired heading.

2)Use Heading Select Mode to comply with ATC vectors as requested.

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3)In preparation for approach, tune the localizer frequency and select LOC mode on the HSI.

4)Press the APR Key when cleared for approach to arm the Approach Mode. ‘LOC’ and ‘GS’ appear in the armed roll and pitch mode fields, respectively.

The autopilot and flight director determine when to begin the turn to intercept the final approach course.

5)The autopilot flies the ILS Approach. At the Decision Height, there are two options: push the AP DISC switch and land the aircraft, or use the Go Around button to execute a missed approach (refer to the following procedure).

 

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Figure 6-24 ILS Approach to KFAT

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