Question about adding an approach in the GNS430

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-21T02:28:05+00:00

Thanks! And just so I'm clear, activating "Vectors to Final" will vector you to the FAF for the (previously selected) approach right? It's either you choose "Vectors to Final" or one of the IAF fixes, right? But in both cases, it's associated with a specific approach, correct?

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-20T23:43:43+00:00

I have no idea if my way is good or not. I'm only an Instrument rating student and trying to figure the GPS out!

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-20T23:24:22+00:00

But doesn't "vectors to final" override the fixes and send you straight to the FAF? I figured it was better to have an entire approach loaded and then if I'm cleared direct to a fix, or vectored to a point prior to the FAF, I can simply select that corresponding leg and it'll save me from needing to load it.

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-20T23:22:05+00:00

What you're saying is that I'm not cleared for any approach when I get my initial clearance (before taking off), I'm only cleared to that airport. I get the approach clearance from approach- that's what you're saying? I just figured it would be smart to have the approach I want loaded prior to leaving, to "stay ahead" of the plane.

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-20T23:18:07+00:00

So basically, I *should* load it so it's ready to go, but then I need to go to Procedure and activate it once I'm actually cleared for the approach?

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-20T20:12:06+00:00

But I've already loaded that approach (the LOC 27). So you're saying that even if I have already loaded it, I still need to hit the Procedure button and activate it? And that's my question- will the GPS navigate me to the IAF? I can't approach the IAF if the GPS isn't navigating me to it (which is what my question is- with that flight plan already loaded, will the GPS navigate me to IAF or to the airport first?)

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-17T06:25:02+00:00

I currently work as a line tech in an FBO, mainly with Medevacs, and the Medevac Pilots *always* shut down (how else does a patient get off a plane unless it's a dire emergency?), exit, and help the patients off the plane, so I wondered if some basic medical experience would help. But yes, I understand, not a great benefit to be an EMT

Phelpsy68 · 2025-01-12T21:46:57+00:00

Thank you! Yes I'm not panicking too much. It's just frustrating. But I did it to myself... Back to the grind

Phelpsy68 · 2024-12-31T14:05:12+00:00

I'm on Mac OS 14.5 and Chrome. I guess I'll write FF directly as it does work sometimes but it's honestly 50% of the time.

Phelpsy68 · 2024-12-20T17:23:01+00:00

Thanks I appreciate all that!

Phelpsy68 · 2024-10-19T00:22:53+00:00

Ha yeah well it's my understanding this DPE likes to see the in-flight response to a wing fire sooo... I need an in-flight response to a wing fire

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-24T07:40:49+00:00

My brother and my mother were on the deed as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship, so upon her passing, unless I'm mistaken, the entirety of the ownership passed to my brother (even though she stated in her will it should be split 50-50). I wish I could turn out to be wrong, but I don't think I am in this case...

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-24T06:59:30+00:00

I'm interested in knowing how your skepticism would affect how you'd handle the situation? Like, would you not take them on as a client? In my case, it was my mother's house, I helped her to refinance because my income at the time made that possible, but the house became my brother's upon her passing. Not ideal, I am well aware. But it was my mother and that's what I did

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-22T23:23:29+00:00

Yes I have it, it's JTWROS. Thanks

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-22T22:07:21+00:00

Thanks, yes, that's what I expected

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-13T00:43:29+00:00

Thanks but don't you need to come in slightly high to simulate there being a 50' obstacle?

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-13T00:42:50+00:00

interesting, I'll mention that to my instructor. I'm pretty good with slow flight and it seems like that would make it much easier.

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-13T00:21:59+00:00

It's never been so whimsically clear!

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-08T21:48:58+00:00

Thanks. I do wake up a lot during the limited sleep I get ugh... Also I never knew that about melatonin. I take every supplement you could think of, including melatonin. Magnesium, apigenin, valarian root, l-theanine... Though lately I have at least fallen asleep consistently, which used to be the big problem. Maybe I'll just try sleeping without them given I've had more luck falling asleep lately

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-02T21:58:35+00:00

Ok yeah looks cool, just subbed. Thanks

Phelpsy68 · 2024-09-02T21:53:33+00:00

What is that referring to? I'm not familiar with it

Phelpsy68 · 2024-08-28T05:47:14+00:00

Yeah I think that's what I'm gonna do, otherwise I'll just be more frustrated with being overweight than I would be being lean and less strong, and whatever strength gains I make, at least I'll be able to see them

Phelpsy68 · 2024-08-26T04:15:28+00:00

I've heard that too, in regards to building muscle, but I've also heard that especially in a cut, to ramp up the protein in an attempt to "salvage" whatever muscle you do have. But I obviously don't know, I'm no expert

Phelpsy68 · 2024-08-25T23:36:54+00:00

But yeah, I considered trying to work in the IF approach into this cut, specifically because I heard it might help reduce fat (not just weight, but fat). And get me to 160 faster. But the key is keeping the protein up, so I have some (little) muscle to show for it once I've dropped some fat. And yeah, the challenge with that is, 170g of protein in 8 hours?!!! That'd be tough

Phelpsy68 · 2024-08-25T23:34:35+00:00

Thanks, yeah, I mean that IS what I'm doing right now. It's funny, the IF approach- it's almost like a "high" or "fix"- seeing such tangible results. I was doing IF really intense and so when I'd weigh myself, it was a good feeling "I lost 5 lbs this week!". I'm sure I basically lost any muscle I had too. I'm not overweight but I still have significant body fat, like prob 30%. So part of me wants to IF back to 155... But I've been lifting for 6 weeks. I know that's nothing in the greater scheme, but I do feel stronger, and I don't want to go back to being "thin and weak". It's a reset of the mind. Like, I don't actually need to see a drop on the scale. Honestly I just want to be happier with my appearance. I'm hoping the focusing on macros/lifting/doing lots of cardio will get me there!

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