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Aug 6th, 2004 at 11:43am

mynameisbob   Offline
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I was flying the big aircraft (the Boeings) and realized that they have extensive GPS capablities.

I saw that it had an option to select a certain runway, etc.

That got me to thinking, is it possible with FS2004 to land an airplane soley with GPS?

 
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Reply #1 - Aug 6th, 2004 at 11:55am

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There are what are called GPS approaches and you should be able to do that in FS but to actually land using just that I rather doubt it. That would almost be a autoland which is something FS9 does not have.
But what the heck give it the old collage go just make sure you last will & testament is in order before hand Grin 8)
 
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Reply #2 - Aug 6th, 2004 at 12:46pm

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What exactly is a GPS approach, and how does it differ from an ILS approach?  Thanks.
 
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Reply #3 - Aug 6th, 2004 at 12:48pm

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FS9's GPS PROC gives one the lateral nav (route) but not vertical. Descent must be controlled by the crew (you)
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Reply #4 - Aug 6th, 2004 at 10:29pm

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IF you manipulate the altitude very carefully on the autopilot it is possible to make a near perfect approach never actually hand-flying the aircraft persay...

though this is not the recommended method of transportation, t is possible...with a little work on our part...Smiley
 
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Reply #5 - Aug 11th, 2004 at 11:05am

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When I do the GPS approach I go to autopilot approach 20nm away from the Airport (in a big jet) and 60nm in a military fight, I slow to 160Knots flaps down and go to 1000FT when I see the runway I control the speed and Alt for a perfect landing Grin
 
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