Mrgothere,

Hello! You might try this video... it really helped me out on ILS procedures, although I typically fly VFR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP_wRTnkvAc

I found when I first started using the sim that because jets have a much higher speed curve that landings became very frustrating because I could never 'hit the mark' and be where I needed to be (GS, altitude) that when I really got down to learning the sim, all of my landings were in basic GA aircraft, like the C172. This way it teaches you to perform the landing at a much slower speed so things move a lot slower. Once you get the hang of it, then move up to something a little faster... the procedure is the same, just everything moves quicker.

The other thing is that I have read that FS 2002 has a little glitch in the AP when it comes to landing and will not hold proper GS (I think that's the glitch). I always try to hand fly approaches in order to get a better feel for landing and use the AP just for cruise flight.

That being said, I have a couple of questions:

1) Where did your flight originate? If you were flying into LAX, how did you know you were in Utah?

2) On the panel, there should be a switch for NAV/ GPS. This will tune the AP based on using info from the NAV 1 radio (in NAV), or the GPS. That will have a factor in navigation.

The Runway heading should be set on the Directional Gyro, using the heading bug. (The gauge with 2 knobs @ the bottom: HDG & OBS. Set the heading corresponding to the nose of the A/C. This is a reference for you so you'll know what the heading of the runway is.

Hope this wasn't too confusing! Let me know if you have any ?.

Alan