Switchng from APP to HDG

[Wolfgang Lang 17]

Hello Maybe someone can help me. In some cases it is necessary to switch from APP to HDG + ALT HOLD to switch runways, make a 360 turn for separation or like in LOWI to turn left at AB for doenwind for opposite runway heading. I tried several times, but for me it was not possible to change from APP mode to HDG and I had to disconnect the AP. How can I do it?

[Wolfgang Lang 17]

sorry, bump

[Jordan 0]

Sorry, you waited three hours and no one replied so you bumped it? Patience is a virtue....

[Spin737 102]

There are a few ways. Here's a quick one: cycle your NAV radios off of the ILS.

[Wolfgang Lang 17]

@Matt thanks, will try it when back @home

[Wolfgang Lang 17]

Other than the hint Matt has given, is there another way just to reselect another MCP mode?

[Chaos81 110]

Wolfgang, No. The only ways you can disengage APP mode is by pressing TO/GA, disengaging the AP and turning off the FD switches, or by retuning the NAV radio.

[XPX64man 130]

If you push TO/GA, then switch to another vertical speed mode right away, like LVL CHG.