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In a message dated 3/18/2003 7:27:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.S.Reinath@nasa.gov writes:
Rick, I just started my instrument rating -- passed the written a couple of weeks ago. Could you comment on how you fly an ILS in a 360 (speeds, power settings, when the gear and flaps come down, etc.). Thanks.
Hi Mike,
Please note that I only have 46 hours of instrument time!
With lots of trial and error and with help from Clark Baker (LNC2 360 IFR pilot), it use the following settings:
- Pre-Approach Mode @ approx 15 nm from IAF: 20 MP 2,200 - 2,300 RPM
- Approach Mode @ approx 10 nm from IAF): 18 MP 2,300 - 2,400 RPM (160 - 140 knots IAS)
- Approach Mode @ approx 5 nm from IAF): 15 MP 2,400 RPM (140 - 120 knots IAS)
- At 140 knots, +10 deg of flaps comes down (from reflex mode, negative flaps)
- At one dot above the glide slope, gear comes down @ approx 120 knots IAS.
- approx 500 to 750 fpm descent until DH @ approx 110 knots IAS.
Works most of the time... Clark and others with more experience may want to modifiy or add to the above.
-grease
PS Good luck on your rating and wish me luck on my checkride next week ;-)
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