+1 This would be an excellent u/g for a modern trainer.Bert Pieke wrote:If I am flying with the RXP GNS in GPS mode and the autopilot in NAV mode,
and push APR, the autopilot goes to HDG mode - only a second push of APR
gets me to approach mode.
Secondly, with an LPV approach, the autopilot does not capture the glideslope,
but holds altitude, when in APR mode.
Edit: I am aware that the basic KAP140 does not capture LPV glideslope (only ILS),
but later KAP140 models do... so please can you upgrade your installed KAP140 to WAAS
capability? This would make sense with a WAAS equipped GNS530 in the panel..
Quoting from a RW KAP140 guide:
"NAV/APCH Modes
... In NAV mode, the autopilot will track whatever the CDI is set to, whether it be GPS, VOR, LOC, or ADF (if the airplane is equipped). In approach mode, the sensitivity of the autopilot is increased, so it holds to tighter tolerances. It also will track the glide slope on an ILS approach in APCH mode (as well as the glide slope on a WAAS approach, if equipped)."
Ray