I don't think I have paid attention to this in the 737 NGX because it can fly itself during descent but I have been using the Feelthere RJ145 and it really is a fun plane to fly but my question is there is this pink sideways triangle that slides up and down on the PFD and I am wondering what it means? I do my best to keep it level in the middle but sometimes after crossing different way points it goes all the way to the top or the bottom.

 

What does it mean when it is at the top and bottom of the display? Also on approach how far out can I hit the approach button? For some reason the last handful of flights I have captured the LOC but I have not captured the GS and had to manually fly the plane down which is ok but I have been trying to work on capturing the GS without having to manually fly the plane. 

 

My random question is I have never used a FPS limiter but I am curious what using one improves? 

 

 

FPS limiters limit the amount of frames per second and locks it (if your system can handle to lock at the value you assign). This normally a good idea because if it's sit to unlimited (or even too high of a value your system can't handle) the FPS jitters and can make the sim feel unstable.

 

If the triangle is to the right of the PFD, try to keep it centered. Once captured the LOC it will appear. This is your ideal approach altitude for the current moment, and will have you descend gradually towards the runway.

FPS limiters limit the amount of frames per second and locks it (if your system can handle to lock at the value you assign). This normally a good idea because if it's sit to unlimited (or even too high of a value your system can't handle) the FPS jitters and can make the sim feel unstable.

 

If the triangle is to the right of the PFD, try to keep it centered. Once captured the LOC it will appear. This is your ideal approach altitude for the current moment, and will have you descend gradually towards the runway.

 

I have noticed some scenery becoming jittery like kinda shaking. Also when flying over add-on airports I have noticed the scenery kinda shimmering on the ground. I assume though I need to use nvidia inspector for the FPS limiter? 

 

Ok well at least I was right about keeping it centered haha. What does it mean though if the triangle is at the top or bottom? Is it as simple as if the triangle is at the top I am to high and if it's at the bottom I am below where the plane should be? 

I believe if the magenta triangle is under the half you need to descend. If it's above you need to ascend.

Thought of another couple questions. How far out from the runway can I activate the approach button? Also sometimes in the E145 there is like a sharp turn to get the plane lined up with the final waypoint before the runway however I get a message on the FMS that says the descent angle is to steep or it's something like that. It basically seems to mean that the plane can't turn that sharp so you have to disengage the auto pilot and fly the turn yourself. That's fine but I was wondering if there was a way around this?

 

I was looking and there is something called a procedure turn that you can program into the FPL. The diagram shows it that it is a turn that makes a wide arc to the waypoint so instead of it being a super sharp turn it appears to be a nice gradual turn. My question is when I have an approach like this which way point should I do it for? The last one before the runway or the one before the last one?

You can arm the APP mode once you receive the ILS signal, which has a typical range of 25nm more or less. In real life the surrounding terrain, buildings etc... all influence the reception of the signal.

 

If your autopilot on the E145 can't handle the ILS intercept, that's probably because you're forcing him to intercept the ILS too close to the airport and at a too large intercept angle. ATC will usually try to have you intercept the LOC at a 30º degree angle when possible and so that you intercept the LOC first and then the G/S.

 

Do the following, chose an airport, say Seattle KSEA, and tune the ILS 34R. Now put your plane at 2000 ft and try intercepting the LOC 10 or 12 nm out of the airport using an intercept heading of 310 (that is, you'll be turning right to capture the LOC). That will give you time to capture the LOC first, and the G/S afterwards.

Everything you need to know is here....

 

http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/ils.htm