IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM

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Forum Name: IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM
Forum Description: Topics on Avidyne's IFD 5 Series and IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM
URL: http://forums.avidyne.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2720
Printed Date: 15 Jan 2025 at 1:57pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: GFC500

Posted By: frankbell
Subject: GFC500
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2025 at 9:09am

I'm swapping out a Garmin 530 for an IFD 540. I have a GFC500 autopilot, which works great with the 530, and I'm sure will work fine with the 540. BUT... one concern. When entering an approach in the 530, I like to set up a transition from a waypoint well out from the airport, so I can still see all the waypoints, then (on the 530) as I get vectored towards the final, transition to "vectors to final" on the 530, which allows the autopilot to join the final approach course. The 540, though, does not have that option (set vectors to final after the approach has been entered). So how do you make that work? Could do "fly leg", tho that requires being sure which leg I'm being vectored towards. What's the best solution?

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Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2025 at 1:19pm

You can select vectors to final when you're about to join the final. Just go back to the airport approach field, select the same approach, then select vectors to final. That's just one way. The other option that you mentioned using "Activate Leg" is also viable, but like you said, you'll need to monitor progress so that you activate the correct leg.

I'm interested to hear what techniques others might be using...

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Steve Lindsley
Avidyne Engineering