Bristell Testing Garmin's Visual Approaches - 3

Flying Visual Approaches Into Los Lunas, N.E. and Albuquerque, N.M.

[@Andrew-fw8do]

I have these working out now too - thanks for the video assistance. Trick to get it to engage APPR seems to be to intercept the glideslope while level - and there's no guidance to do this (eg an approach plate).

[@goldenoldie3524]

True. Just like regular approaches. The trick is being below the glide path after capturing the lateral guidance and flying level until the GP comes in. Rick

[@patrickmorrissey8754]

I could not tell from the screen footage, but does the unit construct “Straight” and “Final” waypoints for the visual? The G1000Nxi does and I an trying to figure out if those points are at 5 and 2.5 nm, respectively.
....let the big dog eat.
Patrick

[@goldenoldie3524]

Hey Patrick. Assuming there are no obstacles, the GTN shows a 28 mile straight in approach course with a 3 mile final waypoint. The approach course is based on a 3 degree glide path. Rick

[@andrewmorris3479]

Sweet video. I really love the 914 and the Bristell. Pretty potent combination right here! You said you were getting 1,600 FPM at 35” at around 5200 RPM?

[@goldenoldie3524]

Depends on day and whether I'm alone, but more like 40 inches and higher rpm. I'll try to film it the next time I fly by myself and post the results. Rick