November 17, 20178 yr Did you see that Garmin has with their v6.xx GTN software updates added Ad Hoc Holds? Holds at any published or user defined fix? Well my new RXP GTN 750 rides on Garmin GTN Trainer v6.41. So here is a great real world review of how that works. Well explained and illustrated. Never added up the times I would have loved to have had this feature when sim flying.... Try it! You will like it! If you have the new RXP GTN then it's there and ready to use.... https://bruceair.wordpress.com/2016/02/06/flying-ad-hoc-holds-with-a-gtn-750/ Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
November 18, 20178 yr 4 hours ago, fppilot said: GTN software updates added Ad Hoc Holds? Holds at any published or user defined fix? Well my new RXP GTN 750 rides on Garmin GTN Trainer v6.41. This is a nice feature, in addition to the visual approach assist one, both new in the trainer 6.41!
November 18, 20178 yr 7 hours ago, fppilot said: Try it! You will like it! If you have the new RXP GTN then it's there and ready to use.... 3 hours ago, RXP said: This is a nice feature, in addition to the visual approach assist one, both new in the trainer 6.41! How cool! Tested both features with great success. Even the visual approach captured the GS! http://
November 19, 20178 yr Author On 11/18/2017 at 1:13 AM, bills511 said: How cool! Tested both features with great success. Even the visual approach captured the GS! I have yet to try the guided visual approach feature. Anything particular to know about it? Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
November 19, 20178 yr 37 minutes ago, fppilot said: Anything particular to know about it? Just like an ILS approach without the frequencies. Which is handy as some runways lack an ILS.
November 19, 20178 yr Hi Folks, Just keep in mind that there are different types of RNAV approaches - both precision and non-precision - some have vertical guidance and others do not... You need to look at the plates... https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/library/factsheets/media/RNAV_QFacts_final_06122012.pdf Regards, Scott
November 20, 20178 yr 1 hour ago, scottb613 said: Hi Folks, Just keep in mind that there are different types of RNAV approaches - both precision and non-precision - some have vertical guidance and others do not... You need to look at the plates... https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/library/factsheets/media/RNAV_QFacts_final_06122012.pdf Regards, Scott I always get confused by them all. I know RNAV with LPV has vertical guidance. I have to look at the minimums section for the other kinds to see if there's an LNAV/VNAV section otherwise. Maybe there's always clues. Gregg Seipp "A good landing is when you can walk away from the airplane. A great landing is when you can reuse it." i9 64GB RAM, GTX-5090
November 20, 20178 yr Author 3 hours ago, scottb613 said: Hi Folks, Just keep in mind that there are different types of RNAV approaches - both precision and non-precision - some have vertical guidance and others do not... You need to look at the plates... https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/library/factsheets/media/RNAV_QFacts_final_06122012.pdf Regards, Scott Scott, I have not had an opportunity to fly one of these but I believe these are different from what you refer to. This is vertical guidance for visual approaches. This feature set was first available with software release 6.41, announced in March 2017 and first available in May 2017. The published instrument approach capabilities for RNAV (GPS) have been around for several years and were fully embodied in the GTN series. This is from Garmin's March 2017 press release: Visual approach guidance Visual approach guidance is now available within the GTN 650/750, which provides advisory vertical guidance in visual flight conditions based on a published glide path angle or a three-degree glideslope from the threshold of the runway, while considering terrain and obstacle clearance. When selecting a visual approach, pilots can choose the runway of intended landing and select vectors for the final approach intercept to assist them in flying a stabilized approach. When a flight plan is loaded, the GTN will also provide a shortcut to optionally load and activate a visual approach when the aircraft is within 5 miles of the destination airport if an approach is not already selected. By utilizing visual approach guidance within the GTN, pilots are provided a more stable descent and precise flight path throughout the approach and landing phases of flight while operating in visual conditions. Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
November 20, 20178 yr 3 hours ago, fppilot said: I have yet to try the guided visual approach feature. Anything particular to know about it? The main thing to know about it is that the advisory glide path is simply a 3 deg line drawn from a Threshold Crossing Height of 50 feet. So in reality, in most GA aircraft, following it precisely to touch down would in practice keep you a little high, as light aircraft usually would not cross the threshold that high. As always, they will always state that it is advisory, and does not guarantee obstacle clearance.I've used it in real life, and it is very good, bearing in mind it is a VISUAL procedure. David Porrett
November 20, 20178 yr Author 3 minutes ago, DavidP said: The main thing to know about it is that the advisory glide path is simply a 3 deg line drawn from a Threshold Crossing Height of 50 feet. So in reality, in most GA aircraft, following it precisely to touch down would in practice keep you a little high, as light aircraft usually would not cross the threshold that high. As always, they will always state that it is advisory, and does not guarantee obstacle clearance.I've used it in real life, and it is very good, bearing in mind it is a VISUAL procedure. Any comments on the 5 mile variable and the vectoring? Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
November 23, 20178 yr On 11/20/2017 at 0:34 PM, fppilot said: Any comments on the 5 mile variable and the vectoring? Not quite sure what you mean? David Porrett
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