Localizer (Nav) Mode - Honeywell PRIMUS 1000 Pilot's Manual

Localizer (NAV) Mode

The localizer mode automatically intercepts, captures, and tracks the
front course localizer beam to line up on the runway centerline. To
engage the mode, follow the procedure described in Table 6–5.
Step
1 Couple synchronized flight director to the autopilot.
2 Tune the navigation receiver to the front course localizer
frequency for the runway in use.
3 Set the course pointer on the HSI to the inbound localizer
course.
4 Set the heading bug on the HSI to the course intercept
heading using the remote instrument controller.
5 Push the NAV button on the display controller to select
NAV as the navigation source.
NOTE: The APR button can also be used in this step. However, even
Localizer Mode Engagement Procedure
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when pushing the APR button, and assuming an invalid
glideslope, the NAV button remains the only button lit. If APR is
used and the glideslope is valid, the FGS captures the glideslope
at the proper time, and both the NAV and APR mode selector
buttons light.
Table 6–5
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PRIMUS 1000 Integrated Avionics System
Procedure
Modes of Operation
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