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Author:  Rustydog [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:28 pm ]
Post subject:  ILS frequency
I'm told by ATC to expect vectors for ILS runway whichever but never receive the frequency. In PFE this was automatically tuned, is this not the case with PF3. I always tune manually now which isn't a problem just curious. Also probably because of this, during approach using FDC, the correct missed approach heading is not entered and again I do it manually. Which I'll be honest can be a handful with my flying. :lol: Regards Steve
Author:  Dave March [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
It still works the same but you need yout VCP set to #3 and you have yours set to #2 :D
Author:  Rustydog [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
dmarch wrote:
It still works the same but you need yout VCP set to #3 and you have yours set to #2 :D
Hi Dave, Thanks for the response. I thought #3 was for the CP to do the flying as well as handling the comms. I only want him/her to handle comms. I like to 'fly' myself.
Author:  Dave March [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
Rustydog wrote:
dmarch wrote:
It still works the same but you need yout VCP set to #3 and you have yours set to #2 :D
Hi Dave, Thanks for the response. I thought #3 was for the CP to do the flying as well as handling the comms. I only want him/her to handle comms. I like to 'fly' myself.
Well I considered setting NAV1 with ILS data to be part of 'flying the aircraft' but as I said earlier, this is exactly as it was in PFE :shock:
Author:  vololiberista [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
Rustydog wrote:
dmarch wrote:
It still works the same but you need yout VCP set to #3 and you have yours set to #2 :D
Hi Dave, Thanks for the response. I thought #3 was for the CP to do the flying as well as handling the comms. I only want him/her to handle comms. I like to 'fly' myself.
If you are using VCP mode#3 and flying into LOWI rwy 08 from RTT you are using the rwy26 facility but becuase you are using VCP mode#3 the frequency will change to that of rwy08(it being the active rwy). In that case you have to use VCP mode#2 and the frequency will stay as you set it.
Author:  Rustydog [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
dmarch wrote:
Rustydog wrote:
dmarch wrote:
It still works the same but you need yout VCP set to #3 and you have yours set to #2 :D
Hi Dave, Thanks for the response. I thought #3 was for the CP to do the flying as well as handling the comms. I only want him/her to handle comms. I like to 'fly' myself.
Well I considered setting NAV1 with ILS data to be part of 'flying the aircraft' but as I said earlier, this is exactly as it was in PFE :shock:
Well now I am confused because I have been using PFE for a long time and it was/is set on Mode 2. When ATC announces expect ILS the nav radio changes to the ILS frequency. FDC then sets heading bug to the runway heading once established ready for a missed approach. So is it PFE or is it FDC that changes the nav radio frequency. Thanks for the help Dave. I do like to know what does what and why. Bit of a failing of mine sometimes I'm afraid. Kindest regards Steve
Author:  Dave March [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
Rustydog wrote:
Well now I am confused because I have been using PFE for a long time and it was/is set on Mode 2.
Well you were right! :o I just double checked and sure enough I changed this feature in PF3 to move setting the NAV Freq to VCP mode #3... I've now moved it back to mode #2 and it will be in the next maintenance release.

Thanks for the heads up
Author:  vololiberista [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
dmarch wrote:
Rustydog wrote:
Well now I am confused because I have been using PFE for a long time and it was/is set on Mode 2.
Well you were right! :o I just double checked and sure enough I changed this feature in PF3 to move setting the NAV Freq to VCP mode #3... I've now moved it back to mode #2 and it will be in the next maintenance release.

Thanks for the heads up
Dave,
Does this mean If someone has mode #2 set and is flying into LOWI for example with NAV1 tuned to rwy26 it changes to the frequency for rwy08 if that is the active runway? That was a reported bug during the Beta.
Author:  Dave March [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
Yes it will but it will only do it the once, which is the problem I believe you are referring to. Currently the VCP will not change the NAV freq unless you have it switched to mode #3, whereas in PFE it would do it in mode #2 (and above obviously). The new release will have it working the same as it did in PFE.
Author:  Rustydog [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ILS frequency
dmarch wrote:
Rustydog wrote:
Well now I am confused because I have been using PFE for a long time and it was/is set on Mode 2.
Well you were right! :o I just double checked and sure enough I changed this feature in PF3 to move setting the NAV Freq to VCP mode #3... I've now moved it back to mode #2 and it will be in the next maintenance release.

Thanks for the heads up
Wow... that's a relief I thought I was making myself look daft (not uncommon) :oops: . Thanks for that Dave. ;)
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