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IFD simulator App-Fly Commanded Heading?

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Topic: IFD simulator App-Fly Commanded Heading?

Posted By: Phidoug
Subject: IFD simulator App-Fly Commanded Heading?
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 9:18am

Is it possible in the IFD simulator app to fly a commanded heading? Or will it only fly direct to the next waypoint?

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Posted By: ronl
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 10:03pm

It will fly a heading if there is not a gps flight plan loaded in the FMS.

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Ron L

Posted By: Phidoug
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 10:48pm

Hmmm. Not having a flight plan defeats what I am trying to do. I want to see how the IFD reacts/sequences when I intercept an approach at various points.

Not to throw mud, but I recall that the GNS530 PC simulator allowed this, so I was wondering if a similar function exists in the IFD simulator app.

Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 9:48am

Sorry, the simulator doesn't have a heading mode.

One option you may want to try is to create a user waypoint where you want to intercept and then do a direct-to that waypoint. Then, enter your approach after the direct-to. Then, go into OBS mode (you should still be on the direct-to leg) by pressing the upper right knob. Then, dial an OBS course to simulate your intercept course to the approach. Once you get close enough, activate the desired leg of the approach.

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Steve Lindsley
Avidyne Engineering

Posted By: Phidoug
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 11:20pm

Thanks, Steve. Will give that a shot. Kudos for a great product and support.