Hi Huddison! Thank you so much! 😎 To answer your question... Do real world pilots in a C-172 use autopilot for approach and glideslope. Short answer is.... ABSOLUTELY!! Read on... 🙂 Not all 172's have autopilot at all, and some aren't capable of glideslope, but when the aircraft is equipped: Usually in VFR conditions like Few Clouds, Clear Skies etc... No, you wouldn't really use autopilot for that.. You could sure! Some do no doubt! But most pilots would hand fly in those conditions for landing. However.... It's a completely different ballgame when flying IFR. You will certainly be able to hand fly even in IFR conditions, but in overcast when you can't see anything, what you just did is very commonly used. Not necessary, but It helps reduce load on the pilot. Try doing the same flight you just did, but do it AT NIGHT, with low winds, but full clouds. Bottom of clouds about 500ft AGL... The idea, is that you can use the autopilot to handle a ton, but when you get to minimums you should be able to see the runway and land without autopilot as you did here. The only thing missing in this video, which would apply in real life, was lack of visibility due to cloud cover. Awesome video as usual my friend! 👍

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment Aces! Something I never knew for certain & I'm sure it'll be educational for others too 👍

@AcesDwn1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison 😊 Pinned again.. 😎 I'm on a roll.. haha!

@Sanctimonious007

2 жыл бұрын

@@AcesDwn1 great to see you guys teaming up to share your knowledge!👍👍 could you make a video that shows how to taxi to/from the runway to/from the parking? there are no location markers in the airport map in MSFS. how to find your way to the parking/runway?

@AcesDwn1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sanctimonious007 Sure! I could try to make that! But yes, some smaller airports lack the markings to know where you are, and where you want to go is just a mystery.. lol But, a lot of small airports in real life don't have much for markings either. So yes, I'll put something together for you. I fully enjoy teaming up with Huddison on things! He is one amazing person to be sure! I'm extremely happy you found his channel for his expertise! (Ok, and you found me because of it! lol) Thank you @Huddison! :-) Also, I noticed you had commented on a video of mine wanting a link to the previous video. Do you still need that, or did you remove comment because you found it? If you still want the link, comment again on that vid, and I'll make sure you get it! Thanks for watching!

@Sanctimonious007

2 жыл бұрын

@@AcesDwn1 i got it thanks after i clicked Reply i saw it on the top right "i" but you noticed that comment real quick coz i deleted it almost immediately :D

Thanks to you and acesdwn1 for this tip will really help me a lot in simulator as try to do one handed is vey difficult for me I was about to give up on this sim but you and aces have given me a complete game changer .

That was a great video. Clear concise and you make it seem so easy!

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Great video, really helps understand this part of flying. I really enjoyed parts 1 & 2 as well.

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - good to hear it's been of help to you ;)

Great Video. Thanks

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend - appreciated :)

Well Done, thanks, Hudd!

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Frank.

Really helpful, thank you :)

Great video this dots the eyes when it comes to IFR landing This has clarified some of the issues I’ve had in the past it’s a bit easier now with the new G 1000 NXI Which is definitely easier to use than G 1000. I will also check out AcesDawn Going forward.

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Aces makes very informative videos.

Thank you for your video, again, clear and simple ! One question though, I'm learning to use ILS on B747. Eveything is fine , both diamonds are centered, I click on APP and let the AP do the job, but twice too high. Could not land. So should I disconnect the AP ? If I understand well, the localizer and glide slope are information given by the airport to follow the right line. But how are they interpreted by the plane ? through the AP ? Because I thought the AP only led the plane with the instructions from the FMC. Edit I forget sometimes to obey the computer which tells me which degree of flaps I should put in... the reason for being too fast or too high ? maybe...

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

There are some ambiguities with the ILS and G1000 NXI (if you're using that mod); hopefully these'll be fixed in future updates.

Thanks Huddison ! Enjoy your tutorial Vids, ( Jordak24---- Tippedbird)

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan/Jordak - glad to hear they are still useful to you ;)

Using the new and updated G1000 Garmin, the approach ILS is very much different to yours on this video. Following what you done does not give the same path. Any idea what to do after inputting ILS for Heathrow

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, see my latest video for the G1000 NXI autopilot operation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqyf0tyTZcK5nag.html I'll likely revisit this video with the NXI mod installed too (or similar).

Hi. Another very useful demo thanks. However I have figured out how to set the GS, although it only comes on when I press approach mode. My problem is it follows the inputted route beautifully until the last few miles and then it seems the plane seems to go it’s own way. I’m at correct height for the GS pick up. Should I have Nav mode on or am I missing something obvious? Thanks again.

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using the G1000 NXI mod? That seems to behave a little differently to the old G1000 - I'll cover this in upcoming videos.

@littlenemo14

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison oops I don’t really know. How would I be able to find out. Greatly appreciated as ever.

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlenemo14 Go to the Marketplace and under 'Free' check to see if you own it ;)

@littlenemo14

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison brilliant. Thank you. I’ve now installed it so I’ll give it a try later. Many thanks once again.

Most excellent thanks. Maybe you can help me with something.............Flying into EGNL and when going into set up ILS approach on Garmin it shows NONE when choosing approach mode. Could you take a look and advice?

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I'll take a look tomorrow, when I get home from work.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

I've just loaded into a flight into EGNL and had the same result as yourself - no ILS (or similar) approaches for EGNL. As I mentioned in the video, some airports in MSFS, simply don't have ILS approaches; not sure how true to real life, this particular case is.

@hloc1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison OK Thanks for looking. Much appreciated!

This is really interesting - because I have used AM in the past and has not worked (maybe cos I use it too early or wrong time). But if the AP really does control the speed and your descent, onto the runway, then that is quite something - will test it again properly. For bigger jets (B777 - B747 or even CJ4) do you have to use LOC button too? I know the Cessna here doesn't have that (I don't think)

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I believe so.

@xjay1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison Do you *HAVE* to use LOC button for landings (in conjunction with with AM button?) for Airliners?

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@xjay1234 I'm well out of practice with airliners I'm afraid.

@xjay1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison ahhh okok no worries!

Please show link to Bandit please, thanks and great video!

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

github.com/dga711/msfs-simratebandit

Hi James. A happy new year to you. Can you help me? When I select the runway I am getting a list of vectors and I can’t seem to turn this off. Do you have any ideas why this is happening? Thanks in advance.

@Huddison

Жыл бұрын

Are you on Discord Steve? It's hard to know what's happening with your sim, but it'll be easier to see on Discord.

@littlenemo14

Жыл бұрын

@@Huddison No James I’m not on discord. Can I access discord on x box?

@Huddison

Жыл бұрын

@@littlenemo14 Hmm not sure. You can from a mobile though.

what is that song in your into its so catchy

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

I added the deserved info for it, in the description ;)

Have you seen glitches where the autopilot approach doesn't work? Regularly I find it not following the altitude pip, or even the course line. I've disengaged the navy mode and altitude hold AP, the hit approach. But often I have to kick out of autopilot a d go manual.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Now & again I experience them; not certain of the cause.

@icecold9511

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison I'm experimenting if the improved landing and taxi lights are the cause. I don't know if you use that.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

@@icecold9511 I didn't know about that; please let me know.

@icecold9511

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison It doesn't appear to be the landing and taxi light mod. I can't figure it out. It works sometimes, then other times tries to fly me into the ground or go sky high. Doesn't matter what plane.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

@@icecold9511 Ok, thanks for letting me know.

Is it possible to get an RNAV or ILS approach approval if you reach an airport and the weather is below VFR? I know how to activate an RNAV approach, but not if I can get approval to change the approach. I don't even no if it is legally allowed IRL.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

In RL, I'm not sure; hopefully someone who does know, may see your comment and provide an answer.

@icecold9511

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison Well I got it to do it. I created a flight plan while in VFR flight, then contacted approach and asked for a IFR FP. Unfortunately it wouldn't give me enough time to specify a desired approach and auto assigned me to an ILS 28R at KPBI. Before I could request a RNAV, it sent me to the tower and I couldn't request anything. So I had to quickly learn to use ILS on the G1000. But you can switch to instrument flight in flight. I'm not sure how in RL, but here you just create it in the G1000 FP and then request IFR from Approach.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

@@icecold9511 Good to hear you own adventures with this and thanks for posting so others can learn from it.

@pramodmathur2055

3 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I am real-life instrument-rated pilot - and to answer your question, you need to get approval for any instrument approach (RNAV or ILS) well in advance after getting the weather for your destination airport and not wait till you reach the airport. Actually, the ATC will automatically assign you an instrument approach for the destination airport based on the current conditions. You could request an alternate approach but the ATC will make final decision about it and you will have to follow the instructions.

What is the best way to zoom into your instruments/autopilot screens with xbox series s controller? I can do the ones on the left/pilot side but cant seem to get it to move to the screen on thd right. TIA! 😀

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Watch through this other video of mine kzread.info/dash/bejne/go58pJpmkqu3orQ.html - I show you some tips on looking at your screens/panels in there.

@nolefan05

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Another quick one for you. Have you had an issue when selecting your altitude (inner knob) it jumps to 99900 on the xbox controller? I always have to back it down. 🙄

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolefan05 Yes, using a mouse helps with that issue.

@nolefan05

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison A bit off topic (and believe me I’ve searched) Do you know how to turn off the achievement screens that show up periodically in fs2020 on xbox? I start flying and a 30-45 min in my screen darkens flight pauses and a DAMN achievement popup shows up. I turned them off on the xbox or at leadst it says they are. I then have to close it out to get back to my flight. Some may enjoy this type of thing but I find it IRRITATING & ANNOYING! TIA! 😀

@frenchtiger

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolefan05 never for me. Just today a black screen... before landing ! on series X :(

hello im trying to get the copilot screen to look like yours with the flight path markers mine has all kinds of chart markings i just want the simple map looking like yours is there a default button i can hit lol. i see on your buttons with the triangles all you have showing is map and DCL TR can you help me get it back to just a normal map like yours show i have a lot of graphs and numbers showing on mine hope im explaining this right lol thanks. by the way execelent glideslope video. i sub to your channel

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

IIRC, this was using the default G1000 - do you have the G1000 NXI mod installed?

@richardPalmisano

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison ok yeah it was the NXI i had i cant get the approach button to work with the nxi are you having problems with it or are you still using the old g 1000 i like the nxi becuase it turns the localizer on automatically but you still have to hit the approach button and mine will not engaged hopefully its a bug that can be fixed on sim update 10. i even did a clean reinstall and still no fix. wich g1000 are you using

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardPalmisano I use the G1000 NXI - take a look through this, it may give you one or 2 tips: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip6HxNWSj8mxf7Q.html

I got an issue with the localiser freq not having the correct heading.. so when i turn on app mode n loc1 the plane drifts off. Is this a known issue?

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

Is that on PC or Xbox?

@kermitreturnz

2 жыл бұрын

Xbox

@kermitreturnz

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry forgot to say that this issue wasnt with this airport in the vid *sorry*

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@kermitreturnz Autopilot is a little buggy on the Xbox currently. I'll aim to make a video to show ways around the issues.

First!!!

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, you win ;)

@DarkGT

3 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison Haha, the other fanboys have a lot to catch up with my sharp video clicking timing.

@Huddison

3 жыл бұрын

They really do 🤣

Doesn’t work on Xbox. You can enter the ILS flight plan which it does follow. But no glide path appears and it just flys straight over the runway

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to look into that.

@MrBigcoops74

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate m8 you’ve been a massive help thanks for all your hard work

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBigcoops74 thanks for that :)

@MrBigcoops74

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddison I followed the video to the letter. Everything is fine but on approach no G/glide path indicator appears or diamond. Its probably me not doing something correctly lol

@Huddison

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBigcoops74When I return home this weekend, I'll investigate it.