Using GPS for Instrument Approaches

By Bill Stack

Enjoy the Ease and Accuracy of GPS for Instrument Approach Procedures

Pilots flying IFR use instrument approaches to arrive at their destination airports accurately and safely, and pilots flying VFR can use them as well. The GPS devices in MSFS 2020 make following instrument approach procedures easy because routes, fixes, and distances are plainly displayed on the GPS moving map.

Use GPS to Follow Published Instrument Approaches

Select, load, and activate published instrument approaches
Choose transition points
See your approaches in the GPS screen
Follow your approaches by GPS
Use autopilot to guide through the approaches
Recognize transition points, initial fixes, and intermediate fixes.
And much more

Enjoy the Advantages of GPS Navigation

Your GPS shows the selected approach path and data.
You can access detailed information about your approach.
You can allow GPS and autopilot to follow approaches accurately.
Or you can maneuver through the approaches yourself.
You can change approaches if necessary.
And many more skills.

Use Garmin GPS for IAP in These MSFS Aircraft

Cessna 172 Skyhawk
DA40 TDI
DV20
Robin CAP 10
G1000

Learn From a Quality Instructional Video

Scripted and edited narration
Separate screens for each step
Animated highlights for key concepts
Succinct explanations for everything
Crystal clear audio quality

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Thoroughly researched for useful and reliable information
Independently verified for accuracy
Meticulously tested for quality

Focus and Limits

Focuses on published instrument approaches.
Explains Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430, and G1000
Can be applied to comparable GPS devices and simulators
For home flight simulation
Does not cover basic GPS navigation
Does not explain everything about IFR
Not for real-world aviation

Applicability

Applies to any home flight simulation program with the Garmin GNS and G1000 devices, including

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024
X-Plane
Aerofly

Compatible With Popular Software and Operating Systems

Popular MP4 format
Uses common video players such as
- Windows Media Player
- QuickTime
- RealPlayer
- WinAmp.
Instructions for use are included.
Duration 11 minutes
File size 247 MB

Version 1.1 Features

Using GPS in the Garmin 1000 glass panel has been added.

Includes Transcript

Text of the entire video is included in PDF format for convenient referencing.

Includes Free V-Speed Card

Most common general aviation V-Speeds
Minimums, maximum, and optimums
Listed by abbreviation alphabetically on one side
Listed by abbreviation by relative speed on other side
Clearly described
Applies universally, not to any particular aircraft
Free with purchase of this flight-sim video

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