Navigation

Your flight planned route takes you direct from Port Angeles Cgas Airport (KNOW) to Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) at 8,500 feet. A delivery truck will be sitting on the next to the last parking ramp at the north end of the taxiway with his lights on. You pick up the medicine and then return back to KNOW at 8,500 feet via a WN60 airport navigation fix. The weather is severe IMC conditions in snow. You will be using the fs2x_WAAS GPS unit for navigation. This flight is flown almost entirely on AP. Use the HDG knob to guide the aircraft heading when not in the GPS mode. On final using the fs2x_WAAS make small changes in altitude and heading. Keep a sharp eye out for the runway and be prepared for a missed approach.

The Mission Compass and Mission Pointer will not used during this mission.

Communications

You'll handle all radio communications during the flight by using the Flight Simulator Air Traffic Control Feature. Your call sign is "Mooney_3MS."

Suggested Reading/Lessons

To learn more about the skills you'll use in this mission,  read information and manuals for the Topics  listed below:

Topics

  • "Mooney Bravo Aircraft Information"
  • "Air Traffic Control"
  • "Using the fs2x_WAAS GPS"
  • "IFR Flight"
  • "Autopilot Use"

Lessons

  • Instrument Pilot Lessons
  • fs2x_WAAS GPS Use

 

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