Approach Type Questions

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Jet-Pack (IPACS)

Hello,

I've been flying a lot of complex approaches lately and I have many questions:

What is a "Q approach" ex. Q22?

And what is the purpose of an RNAV arrival?

What is a transition point with STARS? (In the FMS, a transfer path added to the STAR)

And what is the difference between ILS categories? (ex. ILS09R-X vs ILS09R-Y and ILS35L-Z)

As I continue to seek incredible levels of realism, the info will help me to choose my approaches more wisely.

Also, what does ADF do and how do I use DME?

How do I add radials on the A380?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

Thanks,

Thekingbuji333

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I just think you would better answer your questions with research, videos and tutorials :), it's much better and more fun

Maybe this book will help.

https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/FAA-H-8083-16B.pdf

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And what is the difference between ILS categories? (ex. ILS09R-X vs ILS09R-Y and ILS35L-Z)

Also, what does ADF do and how do I use DME?

ILS09R-X vs ILS09R-Y isn't an ILS category (there's only CAT I, II & III). The examples you mentioned are airport specific approaches.

ADF AutomaticDirectionFinder is used for navigation/approaches. That's basic IFR knowledge and its best to google ADF/NDB NonDirectionalBeacon.

A DME is usually tied to an ILS or to a VOR. You simply read the distance to the runway or VOR station.

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Quote from Thekingbuji333

Jet-Pack (IPACS)

Hello,

I've been flying a lot of complex approaches lately and I have many questions:

And what is the purpose of an RNAV arrival?

And what is the difference between ILS categories? (ex. ILS09R-X vs ILS09R-Y and ILS35L-Z)

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Hey, i don’t want to be slaughtered in this forum but i have an image that might help answer some of this.

It doesn’t explain everything, so as far as i know i think RNAV deals with altitude and speed at the same time? (Someone correct me on that I’m not too sure either)

As far as the approaches go, i hope this might help

In VOR/DME navigation, waypoints are defined by their bearing and distance to navigation radio transmitters. The waypoints of RNAV navigation are GPS coordinates. Here, it is really easier to specify the altitude.

Note: Although I don't know how this can be reconciled with the barometric height measurement, which depends on air pressure.