G1000 WAAS and Stec 55X

[Filippo]

Good evening ,

i have a quick question on arrival procedures with step down fix.

when loaded on the G-1000 I do see the Direct Vnav botton key to activate and a magenta arrow comes out on the PFD with recommended VVI, is there on the stec55-X version 7  a way to enable the ALT GS function, like happens on GPS approaches with LPV minima?

thanks

 

[Jeff_S]

No, the S-TEC 55x will not capture the derived VNAV from the G1000 except for the LPV approaches. This is because the LPV is simulating an actual ILS glideslope, and to capture it on the 55x you have to activate APR mode.  So you have to use the vertical speed function of the 55x to manage your vertical path, but it's actually not that hard. It keeps you engaged with the flying stuff!