Apollo 60 User Manual
Approach GPSS Operation
When the autopilot is directed by GPSS, there are few
considerations when flying an approach.
When the autopilot is directed by GPSS, there are few
considerations when flying an approach.
·
GPSS information will not be provided after you
pass the MAP. You need to follow the directions
published on the approach plate.
pass the MAP. You need to follow the directions
published on the approach plate.
·
When directed to the MAHP, use the Direct-To
function. GPSS information will now once again
be provided to the autopilot.
function. GPSS information will now once again
be provided to the autopilot.
·
Certain waypoints within an approach may be
coded as “Fly-over” waypoints. Fly-over
waypoints must be overflown before starting your
turn to the next waypoint. A turn anticipation
curve will not be drawn for these Fly-over
waypoints. The GPSS information from your
Apollo GX will handle this automatically.
coded as “Fly-over” waypoints. Fly-over
waypoints must be overflown before starting your
turn to the next waypoint. A turn anticipation
curve will not be drawn for these Fly-over
waypoints. The GPSS information from your
Apollo GX will handle this automatically.
GPSS Rules
There a few rules for providing valid GPSS
information to your autopilot. Your autopilot should
indicate when GPSS information is valid/invalid.
Refer to your autopilot operating instructions for
details.
There a few rules for providing valid GPSS
information to your autopilot. Your autopilot should
indicate when GPSS information is valid/invalid.
Refer to your autopilot operating instructions for
details.
Apollo GX Information
·
Your ground speed must be more than 5 kts
·
You are navigating to a waypoint (flight plan or
direct-to)
direct-to)
·
You are on the TO side of the waypoint
·
You are not executing Missed Approach
procedures
procedures
Autopilot Information
·
Horizontal bank output from the Apollo GX to
the autopilot is limited to 30° or less
the autopilot is limited to 30° or less
·
Turn rate is 3°/sec at speeds less than 250 kts
Turn rate is 1.5°/sec at speeds greater than 250 kts
Turn rate is 1.5°/sec at speeds greater than 250 kts
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