One-Eleven Flying Tips
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General Tips | Auto Coupled Approach
Auto Coupled Approach
| Typical ILS approach & Landing
1 | AP Altitude Lock ON when tracking outbound and around procedure turns. 2,500 ft above airport if possible.
2 | Approach speeds should be reached by use of flaps rather than large changes in thrust. Try to keep the RPM constant, normally between 83& 86% depending on weight.
3 | Vat+40, Perform turn using HDG mode.
4 | Attack ILS beam at 45 degrees then select GS AUTO
5 | Vat+40, select 26 degree flap when GS indicator between 2nd & 1st dot.
6 | Vat+20, select 45 degree flap when GS indicator passed 1st dot. Monitor ASI carefully on final approach and keep speed at Vat (or Vat + 1/3 of reported windspeed if over 15 kts)
7 | The approach must be monitored by reference to the CDI, ASI and by visual reference. One hand must be kept on the control column in readiness to revert to manual control. Autopilot off at decision height, making sure to correct any movement when AP disengaged.
8 | At threshold keep power on. Reduce decent rate to 300 ft/min, then select engines idle. Hold until wheels touch. It is normal to land fairly flat. Don't flare more than 2 degrees.

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