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EHM-1821 Javier:
I've had this problem too

by "when it should take over from the hdg function"?, he means that when you set a hdg to intercept the localizer, once the localizer is established, the hdg control should be automatically turned off due to the fact that the APP (LAND in this case) has the localizer and should guide the plane to the runway.

I'm going to 'trial and error' and hope it works ;D

EHM-1980 Brian:
hi guys - completely off the point here but could someone point me in the direction of a good point by point instruction for using autopilot with ILS approaches? i normally land manually which can prove difficult sometimes :[  any help would be much appreciated!

EHM-1821 Javier:
1) check and set the ils frequency for the runway you are going to land at on Nav radios and activate them ( 1 or 2 or both)
2) [if no atc] altitude about 3000ft AGL (at least for me), head towards the ils localizer at about 20-30 degrees, and click the APP button of the autopilot. if theres ATC (APP or above), just let the ATC vector you in
3) wait till the APP takes over the HDG hold switch and let the AP do the rest
4) at about 500ft or smth, turn off AP and land manually or otherwise

i hope this covers most of the stuff ;D:]

EHM-1980 Brian:
cheers Javier thanks mate - will try it out later tonight! ;D

EHM-1821 Javier:
ok, just 'trial and error'ed once and i got it to work

Problem:


Solution:

;D;D;D

When intercepting the localizer, after setting the HDG indicator at the intercept heading and altitude, click the LAND button. when this button deactivates itself, its time to deactivate the HDG hold switch and reactivate the LAND button. The ALT hold switch should hold till the LAND takes over it, then ALT hold switch will be deactivated by itself. However, if you find that the aircraft does not get onto the glideslope even if it says so on the PFD or ALT does not turn off on its own after going over the glideslope, turn off ALT hold, descend manually till you are on or slightly below the glideslope (LAND will still control the hdg for you if you have intercepted the localizer) and after doing so for a short moment, LAND will take over the control of the aircraft's descent from there and therefore ALT gets deactivated. If it still does not get on the glideslope, i suggest a go-around or landing yourself with the LAND helping you control your heading

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