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paulr ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 24 Jan 2014 Status: Offline Points: 549 |
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Why don't modern GPS systems provide audible announcements of the FAF and MAP? |
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DavidBunin ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 20 May 2015 Location: Rockwall, TX Status: Offline Points: 742 |
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The Missed Approach Point might be different if you're flying an ILS versus a Localizer-only approach. Similar for LPV versus LNAV.
I'm not sure if the FMS would always be able to tell the difference. On the other hand, there is a request in to have a "minimums" callout added to the box. I imagine this would require the pilot to somehow enter an altitude for the alert before the approach begins. David Bunin |
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oskrypuch ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Location: CYFD Status: Offline Points: 3060 |
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Yes, there was a thread earlier on this. Avidyne is nervous about the minimums callout, with all the potential variables involved. I suggested an Approaching FAF callout, and I think that one has a better chance.
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ddgates ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Deer Valley Status: Offline Points: 1100 |
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I believe Avidyne is planning for the intermediate and minimums callout to be in their TAWS option ($$).
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paulr ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 24 Jan 2014 Status: Offline Points: 549 |
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I'd be happy with callouts for "Approaching FAF" and "Approaching MAP." I don't expect to get altitude callouts (nice to have, but I can see the complexity). It seems to me that if you've told the FMS what approach you're flying, it should have everything needed to make these two callouts.
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