FSLabs A320-X Basics: Non-Precision Approach using TRK/FPA

In this video I demonstrate how to fly a Non-Precision approach just by using the function TRK/FPA (Track-Flightpath Angle). Location is EDDF with a VOR-Approach RWY 07R.
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[@calvinheadley5218]

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[@ZXBobbyBoy]

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[@Blackbox711]

Hi Z XBobbyBoy. Thank you for your kind feedback! Regards

[@marekstrnad7851]

wow! such great videos! jaw dropping videos! Just saw 2 videos as I noticed a link to your channel yesterday... Very informative, focused videos on the topic... Im looking forward to see all your videos about FS-Lab A320... Great job!

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you very much Marek!

[@Nufsed007]

That's going to take me some practice....Thank you, another fantastic video.

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you Mike!

[@Jenairaslebol27merde]

when the approach lights suddenly went off at 11:28 .. just like in "airplane!" :D

[@holmaviation2003]

I watch your videos for one week now. But one question comes up at the end of every video. Are you an airline pilot flying the real "bus"? Because your work is so professional and i learned so much from you. :D Keep doing this mate !!! Regards from Hamburg

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Thank you very much! Yes, I was a real world A320 pilot. Not any more though. Regards

[@jeysalim]

very nice flying skill...everything is so smooth. Thanks a lot.

[@Blackbox711]

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[@g7usl]

Excellent presentation and video. Thanks so much.

[@jaimichu9914]

Hi blackbox, I loved the video it was very helpful but I had a question about it I hope you could answer. Dont you need to put the inbound course towards the VOR in the radnavs (066) page?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Yes, in this case you need to do that. I actually set that inbound course, however didn’t record and comment on that. However you can see later in the video on the Navigation Display, that the course was indeed set to 066 degrees. Happy Landings to you

[@jaimichu9914]

thanks for the quick response and for the great videos, keep it up!!

[@losvados2761]

Hello, Thanks for your great videos! It's very interesting. Could you make a new one about how to operate inbound and outbound over NDB during NDB approach, for example in EDDM, RWY 08R. Many thanks before)

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[@chrisbarney9687]

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[@Blackbox711]

Hi Chris. Thank you very much for your feedback. Much appreciated! Regards

[@g7usl]

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[@Blackbox711]

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[@FSFLIGHTproductions]

Stunning set of videos. Really helpful.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it very much. Happy landings!

[@iftikhardurrani]

Great tutorial indeed. Watching your videos I feel it is all too easy whereas when I try to land manually the centering of the runway seems illusive. Here, for instance you came at an angle and then smoothly centered it when I try such a move I have passed the runway width.

[@Blackbox711]

Just keep practicing. Do you have rudder pedals for your PC?

[@enojelly9452]

​@@Blackbox711 Do rubber pedals help significantly over mapping the yaw axis to twisting of the joystick?

[@Blackbox711]

@@enojelly9452 Yes, physical rudder pedals greatly help in the flightsims

[@kalas1988]

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[@Blackbox711]

Hi Kalas. Vielen Dank! Happy landings

[@mysticstudios6922]

kalas1988 He used to be an Airbus pilot so that is how he knows his things.

[@njflyer]

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[@Blackbox711]

Hi njflyer. Thank you very much.More videos coming, promise...

[@iftikhardurrani]

Hello, you are amongst the best simmers around and I thank you for your videos. The calculations you carry out in your broadcast sometimes baffles me please issue some tutorials on how it is done, thank you.

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you for your kind words. Can you please let me know which calculations in particular you are interested?

[@AK-qj9id]

Great video. I request you to cover Dual RA failure and Flaps locked with dual sfcc failure please. Thank you

[@spitfireinvasion]

Servus! when you were assigned your "virtual approach clearance" to turn to heading 020, you selected "TRK/FPA" and proceeded to fly on track 020. with the wind only at 8 knots, that very closely corresponds to HDG 020. however, in conditions with more wind, on stormy days or jus on a regular basis in windy areas, e.g. Hamburg, ATC will issue a HDG intercept clearance corrected for wind. so, where atc would usually assign HDG 280, cleared ILS 25, they might use HDG 305 for the same runway on a day with winds at 360° with 50 knots at intercept altitude. if, in that case, you decide to switch to TRK/FPA mode this early, and fly on track 305, this could possibly result in a far to steep interception, lack of spacing behind you or even a loss of seperation to other approaching aircraft, since ATC anticipates you to fly a track of around 280, not 305. i would suggest to pay close attention when switching modes this early and to be sure to continue to fly the assigned HDG, using the yellow strip on the MFD, instead of flying the corresponding track indicated by the green trapezoid. nevertheless, thanks for the high quality videos, they are a great help in flying the simulated airbus!! :) ;)

[@Blackbox711]

+spitfireinvasion ... yes in windy Crosswind conditions you would need to be careful when to use the Track function

[@AviationHubOfficial]

Dude I know this is two years old but I'm just discovering it, and you are just the best simmer on youtube by a long way. I noticed you don't have a patreon, AND your A320 knowledge is pro, so you are a pilot yes? Also, briefly, what is the advantage of track/fpa vs. just using the flight director?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Yes I am a pilot and am rated on the A320. The FPV has the advantage that it shows the flightpath angle irrespective of the wind influences. Hence when you fly a procedure with a given flightpath angle, it is easier to follow that path with the FPA. If you were using the FD with Vertical Speed mode, you need to calculate the required descent rate yourself. And depending on the present groundspeed this could change rapidly sometime.

[@AviationHubOfficial]

That's so well explained! Makes total sense to me now. Thanks alot for your reply! Much appreciated.

[@s0ulfire]

Blackbox711 won’t the vertical FD bar guide the pilot down to the runway. Why need to touch ROD?

[@catmar1944]

Hi Blackbox711 in the latest (Navigraph Cycle 1705) there is no VOR07R only VDM07R so is that missing in the AIRAC or has VOR07R been withdrawn? forgot to mention that PFPX has the VOR07R plate and I am using Flight Sim Commander 9.6 rev 8 to look at the procedure. Just trying to set up a short scenario from EDDS to EDDF to practise what you are teaching here. Thanks so much you do great video's for the community.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. I have just checked my Navigraph and I still have the IAC VOR 07C and VOR07R. Thank you for your kind words! Happy Landings, Blackbox

[@arnieb5826]

Thanks a lot for your quick reply, appreciate!, Arnie

[@Blackbox711]

Very welcome!

[@nancylee1762]

thank you for your contribution! I have a check soon and your video helps alot!

[@Blackbox711]

Great to hear. I wish you all the best 👍🏼

[@ilankrt]

A lot of things to learn in this excellent tutorial. One question, why didn’t you fly a steihgt path to runway forced to correct course just before landing?

[@siegfriedweber1330]

Siegi 658 . I am a little bit in confusion: VOR Approach sinks automatically at FAP. Fixing the FPA is in my opinion only necessesary if you fly a LOC Approach, and that 0.3 nm before the FAP. Both are non precission approaches, with track and bird.

[@Blackbox711]

There are several different ways to fly a Non-Precision Approach. Either fully managed mode or selected mode. Depending on which of those you use, the final descent happens automatically or not.

[@stewartcraig7186]

Another great video! Many thanks.

[@Blackbox711]

Hey Steward, thank you very much!

[@telosfd]

Yes sir, i learn something new using charts.

[@jeanbam2220]

Nice lesson, thanks ! May be the P3D runway scenery is situated with a big offset compared to the real chart !

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Jean. Thank you. This is still FSX. And yes I am not all that a big fan of it. So hopefully the FSLabs 320 will run on P3D soon. Can't wait!

[@divinglee]

Hi! Thank you so much for your brilliant videos! I have just begun to follow you recently. In this video, you mentioned that FSLabs A320 won't activate FPA descent if the altitude setting is the same as current altitude. Why is that? Is it a bug or it was designed this way? And should I set the altitude higher or lower than my current alt. ? Thank you so much!!

[@iftikhardurrani]

I bought a Microsoft force feedback 2 here cheaply and made three separate units consisting of yoke, throttle and rudder on the pattern of Slew drive f16 rudder. I found difficult to control it as slight movement was not possible. I also have a Saitek x52 and aonther Force feedback 2 in its original condition which I prefer to use minus force feedback.

[@computertutorials1286]

I knew a lot about the a320, but now I know much more thanks to your videos. Can you do a video explaining how the flight control surfaces work?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Thank you for your comment. Regarding function of control surfaces: anything particular you would like to know about the flight control surfaces? Regards

[@computertutorials1286]

I would want to know exactly how the computers control them, and how they move the aircraft.

[@Blackbox711]

Have you watched this?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXO5ommKZ9pnm7c

[@goosebumps1334]

Why did you turn on the ADF in the EFIS panel? Why not just VOR? Sorry I'm new to VOR/radio nav stuff. :) Your videos are a great help though.

[@Plydrms]

nice work. I have the Toliss A319. Should you always get the magenta vertical deviation bar displayed on all non precision approaches? In what mode will the airplane fly the deviation bar like a glideslope? My Toliss doesn't seem to display the deviation bar...thanks-

[@Blackbox711]

Not sure if the Toliss already handles RNAV approaches. Make sure the LS button is deselected

[@sebc43]

Great vid as always! However, in your procedures don't you guys go: Rwy in sight, AP off, FDs OFF, set RWY TRK? Cheers

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Seb. Thank you. The RWY TRK was set at 11:03. Unfortunately I have to do PF and PM duties at the same time, which is more than a handfull ;-) Regarding the FDs OFF is a matter what your company has as a standard procedure. Please be reminded, that I do not do any specific company procedures since these videos are only intended to be used for the PC Simulator. Regards

[@sebc43]

I hear you on that one ;) Cheers

[@Gregory637]

If company SOP's is autothrust off recomended approach in NPA's, there is no need to switch off the FD's! Lufthansa Group companies fly this way.

[@sebc43]

Thanks Gregory... ;)

[@arnieb5826]

Another excellent tutorial!!! When you say "manual thrust", are you actually moving the thrust lever out of the CL detent somewhere in the are between CL and IDLE or does it just mean A/T off. I'm confused, please help.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Arnie. Thank you! I switch off the A/T completely. Moving the thrust levers out of CLB detent will give you an ECAM caution message. Be aware though, that many airlines actually tell their pilots to leave the autothrust engaged even during manual flight. Regards BB

[@almorkans3171]

Informative and engaging video.

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you for your feedback 👍🏼

[@alippay2]

Great video as always. Just wondering, is the offset large in the r/w or is this FSX limitation? Thanks! :)

[@Blackbox711]

Hi alippay2. There can be quite large offsets between inbound track and runway track in the real world. I don't think the FSX is too far off. Regards

[@alippay2]

Heh Blackbox711. Thanks for the information. I would have guessed that it is the other way. :) Thanks for all your uploads!

[@rcflyer6241]

Hello Blackbox, I know this video has been up for a long time, but I just had a question. I hope you get a chance to answer. Question: Since this approach is being flown with a constant descent angle with no level-off at the MDA, do you add 50 feet to the MDA so that the aircraft will not descent below the MDA in the event of a missed approach? Thanks, and happy holidays...I'm a big fan, and refer to your videos often!

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. No, there is no addition to the MDA. That is the altitude at which the decision to continue or GA is made. In case you do a GA, a slight dip below MDA is tolerable and accounted for.

[@rcflyer6241]

Blackbox711 Hey thanks for the response! Can’t wait to see you stream the A321....lol!

[@torderuder]

Hi! Your videos are very instructive, thank you very much! However I wasn't able to find the answer of a question that I have in mind for a long time.. I did a lot of research on it but I still didn't understand it, even with your video: My question is about the "bird" which appears on the PFD when you select TRK/FPA on the FCU. I'm actually reading everywhere that it is easy and nice to fly the Airbus in TRK/FPA mode, but I don't understand how are you supposed to fly manually with this mode ? I firstly thought that I had to follow the "bird" on the PFD, as when you follow the cross (on the PFD with HDG/VS mode), but it doesn't seem that you're following it during the final approach ? Thus, what does this 'bird' indicates on the PFD and which information can we take from it in order to fly manually ? I hope I was clear, thanks for the videos though ! ;)

[@Blackbox711]

Hi torderuder. Thank you. The "bird" ( Flight Path Vector) is just an indication of the aircrafts flightpath. So for example if I adjust the pitch to set the bird directly on the PFD horizon I achieve level flight. If I am flying a raw data ILS for example I can adjust the pitch of the aircraft to set the bird at -3 degrees and can easily stay on the glide profile (assuming it is the standard 3 degree glide). So the bird helps me to easily see the the actual flightpath in regard to the pitch. Also the difference between the pitch indicator (little square between the wings on the PFD) and the bird gives you the angle of attack. Hope my answer helps? Regards and happy landings.

[@torderuder]

Okay I think I got it! Thank you very much for your answer! :) Happy landings too!

[@Blackbox711]

Very welcome :-)

[@MrSOdgaard]

Hi, Is it not possible to track the VOR Radial via the AP while monitoring the Glide angle manually (like you did in the video)? BR Stephen Odgaard

[@Blackbox711]

If you use the TRK/FPA mode then you have to correct the track and descent rate manually via the FCU. Laterally you can use the NAV mode. So you can use NAV/FPA.

[@ДжураганХуженетович]

What about order :"FDs off set RW track "

[@iftikhardurrani]

Excellent, please post a video how to insert Sid and Star in simple form which a lay man like me can follow.

[@Blackbox711]

+qawareer .. If you watch some of my lifestream videos you can see me entering alot if SID and STAR into the FMS. Regards

[@iftikhardurrani]

Thank you very much. I am a slow learner but I will watch and try to follow your videos. Thanks again

[@charlyman699]

Thank you for that valuable video

[@Blackbox711]

+Charles .. thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@tyomka4265]

Thanks for video. But I have a question. How could be indicated NDB markers on PFD when I am flying over it during G/S NDB approach?What should I switch on?

[@Aldarean90]

Thanks for this tutorial. Is there an option to zoom PFD in another window like you did in aerosoft Airbus?

[@johnscott1670]

If you are high on profile. What is your “rule of thumb” to get back on profile? i.e you are 300’ above profile what FPA would you dial the correct the situation?

[@Blackbox711]

Usually you wouldn’t get 300 ft above the profile. If you do you would need to aggressively correct that deviation. So depending on the aircraft height you have certain maximum possible descent rates. In FPA terms that would mean around 4 to 5 degrees depending on the height.

[@rondeldebbio9219]

Very nice but you seemed too far off track from the VOR, and did not line up with the runway until near min.

[@Jojos25]

Absolutely horrible landing lmao

[@divyakat]

Are we not supposed to switch of the FDs once AP is selected off at minima!! And have the bird on for flying manually.. also y did u select your autothrust off??

[@Blackbox711]

Depends on company SOPs. Some will say FD off at minimum, some will say to keep on FD as long as the modes displayed make sense.

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Excellent video/tutorial Full view/like/subd Yiannis (Athens Greece)

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you very much

[@Relax2437]

Very nice & informative, thanx :)

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you!

[@StephaneSOUBIRAN]

Thank you very much !

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you for watching

[@jesse00pno]

Is it normal for the aircraft to be so far off the centerline with NPA’s? I know NPA stands for NON-Precision Approach, but it seemed like the aircraft was a long way from the centerline and a large course correction was necessary. This would explain why minimums are much higher for NPA’s, but it still seemed a large distance to me. Thank you!

[@Blackbox711]

Some NPA‘s have a large offset from the runway centerline to keep clear of obstacles.

[@langzeitstratege3191]

welche funktion hat der flight path director? ist dieser nicht total überflüssig? Man könnte einen Approach TRK/FPA auch ohne FD fliegen und nur mit BIRD oder?

[@Blackbox711]

Ja, kann man auch. Ich persönlich nutze den Director auch nicht.

[@adhityaluberizky1641]

what a great videos, thanks a lot

[@Blackbox711]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@Banalisator]

sehr gute Erklärung :) vielen Dank!

[@wong2230]

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[@spielgespieltDE]

So great videos.... thanks a lot

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. I am glad you enjoy them! Thank you & happy landings

[@sidplays77]

Awesome keep the videos coming

[@germantobon5498]

Can you do the single engine version?

[@carstenri5769]

Thank you a lot. Could i also use the approach mode to let the aircraft follow the lateral course ?

[@Blackbox711]

Yes a NAV|FPA is also possible

[@carstenri5769]

Thank you very much. Another question: with descent rate is realistic for the touchdown? My is unfortunately 150-200 fpm ? Regarts Carsten

[@fly1ngcoco]

Ist die Lufthansa 455 eigentlich ein A380 SFO-FRA

[@Blackbox711]

Das wechselt zwischen A380 und 747

[@adelrajabagha7202]

nice job !

[@SuperBurm]

I have a question. When flying in HDG mode and press the DIR button and choose the FAF and then put the outbound coures value in the inbound place LS4. Do I then press INSERT LS5? When choosing a VOR appr in the MCDU, What exactly does this give the pilots for resourses?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Answer to the first question: Yes Choosing the VOR approach only selects the lateral and vertical approach path coded in the FMS. You would need to select the appropriate VOR manually in the RAD NAV page as well

[@SuperBurm]

Thanks for your reply. I don't know how we sim pilots would ever learn about flying this complex aircraft without your GREAT videos. Thanks much

[@SuperBurm]

When I am in hdg mode and go to DIR page and enter outbound course to have the rwy extended line, I press the 6 LSK (INSERT) and the plane goes direct to the appr fix. I just want to extend the center line and stay in HDG mode. What am I doing wrong?

[@Bs.Le_Hieu]

Hello! Video great! I question:I dislay the mcdu not seeing the RNav approach but the ILS approach has seen RNAV STAR APPROACH! Please help me!

[@Blackbox711]

+HVN900 .. all the stored approaches should be selectable through the MCDU. If the RNAV does not show up then it is not stored and you need to update the database.

[@ehsan83]

could you tell me where you get your approach charts from? they look very nice thanks

[@Ulas320]

he is now using navigraph

[@EliottJohnson]

Why is the approach slightly offset instead of being aligned with the runway ?

[@Blackbox711]

Normally that is done for obstacle clearance.

[@EliottJohnson]

@@Blackbox711 ok thanks !

[@arielelijah1282]

what are the requirements for precise landing by using VOR OR APPR?

[@khazh17]

Hi, which version of MFS are you using ? And the Addon also ? I got the MFS 2020 but the A320 is not fully functional. I have to use MFS X Steam Edition but it was not the best, since the addon for Airbus is quite old and I can not waste money on something that I don't know about.

[@Blackbox711]

The FSLabs A320-X series is for FSX and Prepar3d, although the newer versions only run with Prepar3d.

[@khazh17]

@@Blackbox711 Thank you. I will check it out. Thanks for letting me know. Have a nice day.

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you. I wish you the same

[@alejandrodelavega9336]

Thank you ver y much. I'm looking for Informacion on how To manual fly vor on airbus. Any help?

[@Blackbox711]

Simply dial in the VOR in the RAD NAV and also insert the inbound course there. Then select VOR ROSE on ND and fly with TRK | FPA

[@alejandrodelavega9336]

@@Blackbox711 OK, I understand. What happen is that doesn't exist the typical BOEING LOC button to follow a radial VOR. OK ... Thanks for your answer!

[@Blackbox711]

Correct, in the A320 the LOC button is only for the ILS Localizer.

[@sfsw650]

Where can I see the approach (vertical) angle?

[@christianemu1969]

Thank´s a lot for that one !

[@Blackbox711]

You're very welcome Chris. Thank you for watching! Regards

[@frz3505]

Actually when do you start to activate approach phase for selected vor approach , on what dme before approach fix , i really have a hard time on my training in airline

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Fariz. The really important thing is to know that once you activate the approach phase and you are in managed speed mode, the commanded speed will drop down to Vapp and the aircraft will initially decelerate to green dot speed. So make sure you then do selected speed on the FCU if you want to fly at a certain speed. So the activation of the approach phase does not depend on a certain DME but depends on which commanded speed you want to fly. Maybe I should do a video on this to clarify it. Regards

[@frz3505]

Blackbox711 its a pleasure to post a video regarding this, thank you very much

[@Pekiii92]

Could you intercept the vor for landing by using the dir to FFM and radial in 246° or do you have to do it "manually"?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Dolphin. If you use the FFM/radial in on the FMS you just program your own approach, which you are not supposed to do. Usually you select the correct stored approach in the FMS and do not change any of the programmed waypoints from the FAWP (Final Approach Waypoint) to the runway. So either fly the approach raw data (selecting the FFM VOR in the RAD NAV page and setting the inbound course there) and use the VOR Rose Mode. Or you fly it like it is shown in this video. Regards

[@Pekiii92]

aight, thanks for the answer!

[@ireumiobseum]

Can you do RNAV approaches next?

[@Blackbox711]

Yep, already filmed. Now I have to edit it.....

[@KiloHotel20]

Wie bekomme ich im FX das ND und das PFD Display so groß dargestellt?

[@Blackbox711]

An der Ecke sollte ein Klickspot sein um das Display Fenster größer zu ziehen.

[@KienTran-oy4nu]

Hi. May you please tell me how can I download the sid and star for fsx/p3d. Some charts downloaded on Google are not corrected. Thank you very much

[@Blackbox711]

+Tran Kien .. I use charts from Navigraph.com . These are kept up to date but also cost money. If you look for free charts on the internet you may have a look at VATSIM. These have a lot of charts, which however may also be outdated. Regards

[@KienTran-oy4nu]

Blackbox711 did you purchase or you get free. If you get them free. May you please guide me? They are very useful for me in my training pilot. Thank you very much.

[@Blackbox711]

+Tran Kien ... No, Navigraph Charts are not free. Let's just say that if you need up to date Charts you will be charged for that. Sorry, but to my knowledge no free, updated charts exist online.

[@germantobon5498]

Why did you select the speed at 160?

[@datnotme6284]

Anybody here with some tricks on how to intercept a radial/heading/loc as he did? Still struggling on when to start turning!

[@a320neo7]

Up

[@jordimeer7848]

Could you do a approach like samos? Since i really cant read those charts and understand how to fly it

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Jordi. I'll have a look or maybe I'll do a video on how to read approach charts? Regards

[@zeea320]

question : when on an intercept heading, and the radual becomes alive, how long or at what point do I start turning to establish on the final track, also do I adjust for wind, or just set inbound track please sir can you do a video, on how to fly a dome arc selected selected please ...

[@greasemonk3734]

The intercept heading should be given depending on you angle of interception. Bear in mind the distance to the FDP also, as you need to be on TRK before reaching FDP. Approaching Half a scale needle deflection is ideally the time you set your inbound track. Wind correction is required. Using the ROSE NAV mode is indeed very helpful.

[@RCMendes]

How do. you exactly enter the radial Inbound in the mcdu?

[@Blackbox711]

+rc mendes0815..... look at minute 3:35

[@RCMendes]

Blackbox711 ok thx but I still get the warning "No Nav Intercept" so whats wrong now?

[@jafferhussain15]

is this possible with rnav approaches ? or do we need some ground aids to use this trk/fpa mode ??

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Jaffer. Whenever using the TRK/FPA mode due to the fact that you cannot use the RNAV function (GPS RNAV Approach or RNAV-Overlay Approach or the approach is simply not programmed in the FMS) you have to be able to crosscheck the altitude and the correct tracking. So yes, then you need ground aids tuned. For the "raw data" VOR Apporach in EDDF 07R you need the VOR (for tracking) and the DME (for altitude crosscheck).Regards

[@jafferhussain15]

okay thanks :)

[@ro4526]

Hi there, I was wondering why we'd need to monitor the tracking course once you've intercepted the final VOR radial? Sometimes it's 65, 66 or other but I thought that the goal of track is having the plane fly the 66° course by itself. Also, I have the mfs standard xbox version, and I do set the course and frequency of the approach VOR and do track the final course as well but the plane sometimes deviates from the course by itself, would there be any reason for that? Lastly, you mention that the plane can use NAV or Final App function to bring me on the final VOR approach? For NAV, I thought that as we get closer to the VOR (

[@telosfd]

Wouldn't it be easier if we used ILS during landing?

[@doppiedops]

Not all runways have an ILS

[@guedesguedes1]

066 degress insert on RADIAL OUT ? thats right?

[@Blackbox711]

If you mean extended centerline, then you enter the opposite value. In this case 246°. Regards

[@guedesguedes1]

yes yes. In this case, you entered 246 in RADIAL OUT. Regards man!! i like very much your videos.

[@guedesguedes1]

Is there another video that you do the same procedure? extended centerline during approach?

[@capt.malayali4613]

Matheus A320 To extend the centerline we need to sequence the flight plan by using DIRECT TO RADIAL IN

[@SuperBurm]

If you press DIR then select waypoint then enter value in Radial In and insert it the FCU will change from HDG mode and turn towards the waypoint won't it?

[@akkshayverma]

Hi, what times and daysdo you stream on Twitch ?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Akshay. I still have to set up some stuff with my elgato game card. I will make an announcement once it is ready. Regards

[@juanrodriguezA320]

I found it a great video but in a learning base I think we the most are here you were to fast to explain certain points and why you were doing that. More explanatory and slow (click here) video will do the best for we the newbies get the idea!

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you for your feedback. I will see what I can do

[@christosphillips3568]

A/P OFF , THEN F/D OFF ALSO!

[@Blackbox711]

Well, Airbus procedures these days say the FD may remain ON as long as they show sensible flight guidance. Below MDA they would be switched off when using FPA mode. The video was made a long time ago. Not sure what procedure we had back then.

[@nokonoko983]

wow non-precision approach is really not precise...

[@Blackbox711]

+dokei dejital .. depends on the approach. Or were you being sarcastic?

[@nokonoko983]

ok i was not understanding it was offset approach. but why is it being offset? you switched to manual before minimum but if not, its even harder to align with runway right? anyway thanks for great videos

[@Blackbox711]

+dokei dejital .. thank you. It is offset because the inbound course does not equal the runway track. Once you are in visual contact with the runway you should fly manually in order to align with the runway. Happy Landings 👍🏼

[@robparker8101]

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[@robparker8101]

Just what I wanted. Thanks Blackbox! Looking forward to the next one.

[@Blackbox711]

You're welcome :-)

[@nilberthsouza]

Amazing

[@Blackbox711]

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