Elite GNS 430W, Installation And Quick Reference Manual

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47 ELITE GNS 430W
FLYING THE APPROACH
Due to the wide range of available approach procedures, the
specifi c steps presented in this guide will vary according to
the approach selected. It is suggested to keep the following
guidelines in mind when fl ying an approach using ELITE®
and the GNS 430W control module.
The ELITE® 430W is designed to compliment •
your printed simulator approach plates and
improve your situational awareness during
simulated fl
ight. Nevertheless, you must
always fl y the approach as it is depicted on
the approach plate.
You will generally select the destination airport •
as the last waypoint in the active fl ight plan or
by using the Direct-to button. By doing so, the
desired waypoint will automatically appear
when choosing the “Select Approach?” mode
from the procedures page. Otherwise, you
must fi rst choose an airport followed by the
approach procedure.
When a ground based ILS approach is loaded, •
the desired frequency is automatically placed
in the standby position in the VLOC window.
Push the VLOC Flip-fl op key to move the
frequency into the active position.
If the VLOC receiver is to be used for the •
approach, make sure you switch the external
CDI/HSI to “VLOC” by pushing the CDI
button.
An “Auto ILS CDI” setting provides •
automatic switching to “VLOC” as the fi nal
approach course is intercepted. When the
ILS approach is activated and the correct
frequency is in the VLOC window, the unit