BC Approaches

[bjratchf 80]

They're extremely rare, I know... but using Pilotedge, one of the checkrides is to fly one of these. (the I-10)

The lear doesn't seem to want to capture the BC (with nav mode armed.)- it could be a conflict with the GTN 750. 

Attempting the LOC-BC-A at KSMX... The autopilot panel will show armed and then "capture" the localizer course... but flight director will command the aircraft to go through the course... I'm not sure if I should be setting the back-course heading, or the front course (120)... Can someone else please check this too?

[ark 1,288]

3 hours ago, bjratchf said:

The lear doesn't seem to want to capture the BC (with nav mode armed.)

Yes, there is a bug; looking into it.

Al

[ark 1,288]

7 hours ago, bjratchf said:

The lear doesn't seem to want to capture the BC

OK, I have at least a temporary fix for the BC. If you PM me an email address I'll send you a cab file to try.

Al

Edited February 25, 2020 by ark

[Bob Scott 7,715]

But more importantly, what kind of lame check pilot lets a guy fly autopilot approaches on a check ride??!!  😨😱

[G550flyer 1,010]

Lol, but Bob, the new kinder, gentler check rides only evaluate flight management instead stick and rudder skills 🤣

[bjratchf 80]

HA! You're preaching to the choir.... 

I'm sure some 135 ops keep it around due to some aspen departure procedures. Honestly in my airline years I've yet to even fly it during a sim training event.

 

But pilotedge... have a look at this.. https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/i10-rating

[capceo 117]

On 2/25/2020 at 6:37 PM, G550flyer said:

Lol, but Bob, the new kinder, gentler check rides only evaluate flight management instead stick and rudder skills 🤣

 

On 2/25/2020 at 6:12 PM, w6kd said:

But more importantly, what kind of lame check pilot lets a guy fly autopilot approaches on a check ride??!!  😨😱

I mean we're still doing six month 135 rides in the actual airplane, doing actual V1 cuts on the runway in a 30 series Learjet.

FWIW, the 135.297 check requires two of the four approaches be coupled.

[G550flyer 1,010]

On 2/27/2020 at 12:25 AM, capceo said:

FWIW, the 135.297 check requires two of the four approaches be coupled.

That was us having fun, 61.58s still require you to operate manually and with automation. Even when I was military we had those requirements. Auto go around was part of your proficiency beans. Evaluation of automation skills is a must, especially when you may find yourself in situations where you need it to free up brain cells.